Zuko Komisa

31 Pharmacy students hospitalised for eyesight problems at Sefako Makgatho University.
Sefako Makgatho University Health Science has shared that a total of 31 students have been hospitalised after experiencing eyesight problems on Thursday.
In a memo sent to staff and students by the University’s Registrar on Thursday, it was communicated that the incident happened after the student attended a laboratory/practical session.
“It is with sadness to inform you that 31 students enrolled for Bachelor of Pharmacy programme (year level 3) have experienced eyesight problems this afternoon, after their laboratory/practical session at the University. The students are receiving medical attention and treatment at both Tshwane District Hospital (10 students) and Pretoria West Hospital – Folateng (21 students).”
Dr JM Mabelebele – Sefako Makgatho University Registrar
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The University Management has closed the laboratory in question with immediate effect, and it is working around the clock to get to the bottom of what happened to the students and has wished them a speedy recovery.
They further stated that psychosocial support services will be enlisted for all the affected students and other members of the class who have not presented these and related symptoms.
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