31 Pharmacy students at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University hospitalised after experiencing eyesight problems

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 By Simon Majadibodu 

31 Bachelor of Pharmacy students at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences are receiving medical attention after experiencing eyesight problems. Photo: Internet 

The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has confirmed supspending activities for third year Bachelor of Pharmacy students, this after 31 pharmacy students have experienced eyesight problems at the university’s laboratory.

The university confirmed this in a statement on February 14.

“The students are receiving medical attention and treatment at both Tshwane District Hospital (10 students) and Pretoria West Hospital - Folateng (21 students),” reads the statement.

“After consultation with the School leadership, Management has closed the laboratory in question with immediate effect, to allow the investigation to determine the cause of the students' medical condition(s) to be concluded without delay.”



The statement released by Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University confirming the hospitalisation of 31 Bacher of Pharmacy students after experiencing eyesight problems. Photo: Facebook / Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University 


Following that, academic activities have been halted for the third year Bachelor of Pharmacy students.


The university continued: “The Dean of the School will determine the commencement date of the academic activities for the class, taking into account the health and safety of the students affected.”


The university further said that all the affected students and other members of the class will be offered psychological services through the Department of Student Affairs.


“As we get to the bottom of the cause of this tragedy that has befallen our students, we wish all the effected students a speedy recovery. The University community, through the Dean of School, shall be kept informed of developments.”

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