Mafeteng Hospital sued M2 million for alleged negligence
A patient claims he received no medical attention for seven days after a stomach operation in December 2024.
Mafeteng Hospital faces a M2 million lawsuit for alleged medical negligence after a patient claimed a botched surgery left faecal matter leaking into his body. Teboho Rammusi alleges he received no medical attention for seven days following a stab wound operation in December 2024 before being transferred to Tšepong Hospital and later Bloemfontein, South Africa. He is suing the Ministry of Health, its principal secretary, the hospital's medical superintendent, and the Attorney General.
Mr Rammusi's court papers state he was admitted on December 27, 2024, and accuses the hospital of failing to provide adequate care and ensure qualified practitioners were available. He claims the medical superintendent failed to ensure a doctor was present at all times and that he did not receive timely assessment or appropriate attention. Faeces were observed coming from tubes on his body during his stay.
Doctors at Tšepong Hospital discovered faecal matter had spilled into his abdominal cavity through punctured intestines after his transfer on January 2, 2025. Mr Rammusi claims the alleged negligence resulted in additional medical expenses, a severe lung infection, pain, and suffering. He argues the government is liable as Mafeteng Hospital is state-owned and operated.
Why it mattersA patient in Lesotho suffered severe complications and incurred additional expenses due to alleged medical negligence at Mafeteng Hospital.