Nurses at the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital in North West Province, South Africa, have taken to the streets in solidarity with two senior nurses who have been suspended for allegedly placing newborn babies on cardboard boxes due to a shortage of incubators.

The nurses are being accused of putting babies’ lives at risk by using cardboard boxes instead of proper incubators. However, the nurses argue that they had no other option and that the hospital management had failed to provide them with adequate resources.

The SANC has since launched an investigation into the matter. The nurses, however, maintain that they did what they had to do to save the lives of the newborns.The incident has sparked widespread outrage among healthcare workers in the province, who have accused the hospital management of failing to provide them with adequate resources and support.

Nurses have said that they are overworked and understaffed, with a severe shortage of medical equipment and essential supplies. These factors, they say, have led to unsafe working conditions, with patients and staff at risk.The North West Department of Health has assured the public that it is taking the matter seriously and is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

The incident at Mahikeng Provincial Hospital highlights the need for better resource allocation and management in healthcare facilities across South Africa. Nurses are at the forefront of providing essential healthcare services, and they need to be provided with the necessary equipment, supplies, and support to perform their duties effectively and safely.