Keep healers safe

02 August 2007 - 02:00
By unknown

The alleged attack on a medical student at Baragwanath Hospital has raised fears about the safety of workers and patients at the renowned medical institution.

The alleged attack on a medical student at Baragwanath Hospital has raised fears about the safety of workers and patients at the renowned medical institution.

The Wits medical student was allegedly raped while on her way to a blood bank on the premises on Monday night.

The attack should raise alarm bells for the authorities to urgently beef up security at all hospitals and clinics, especially at night, to avoid a recurrence of this horrible incident.

Members of the community are urged to help police in their probe to nail the attacker who changed the life of this promising medico into a nightmare.