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Kimberley Department of Health seeks assistance finding missing patient─── CASEY-LEE ANTHONY 12:33 Thu, 04 Jul 2024
“He was identified as missing during the morning head count. The affected ward is a high-risk area with advanced security.”
The Department of Health in the Northern Cape urges community members to assist with finding a missing patient.
The patient, Petrus de Bruin (54), went missing from the Kimberley Mental Health Hospital on Sunday morning (30/6) at around 03:40.
“He was identified as missing during the morning head count. The affected ward is a high-risk area with advanced security,” said spokesperson Lulu Mxekezo.
De Bruin is said to have been wearing a green jersey and a navy blue hospital gown.
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Anyone who might have seen this patient or have any information can call the hospital’s CEO on 071-323-6781, the social worker on 078-290-0322, or the operational manager on 082-658-0467 as soon as possible.
“The Northern Cape Department of Health is investigating the incident and will implement appropriate action after finalising the investigation.”
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