Health MEC: Security at Baragwanath Hospital being reviewed

JOHANNESBURG -  Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko says they're reviewing current security arrangements at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. 

This follows a recent incident in which an unidentified visitor gained access into the hospital's restricted area.

They then cut piping that supplies oxygen to the ICU ward.

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The facility has seen two significant security breaches this week.

The Hawks in Gauteng are investigating the theft of the copper pipes supplying oxygen to the ICU at the hospital.

Critical patients had to be evacuated.

A second incident of sabotage left at least two surgical theatres compromised yesterday.