Tragedy at Duncan Village Clinic: Baby Dies After Being Turned Away
East London – A heartbreaking tragedy has struck the Duncan Village community after a 5-month-old baby died early Monday morning, just hours after being turned away from a local clinic.
According to witnesses, the baby’s mother, whose identity has been withheld for privacy, rushed to Duncan Village Clinic on Sunday, desperately seeking help for her sick infant. However, her pleas were reportedly denied as clinic staff informed her that Sundays were strictly reserved for patients with injuries — not for babies or general medical cases.
She was told to either return on Monday or try her luck at another clinic, despite the urgency of her child’s condition. With limited resources and no transport, the mother had no choice but to return home, hoping to make it through the night.
Tragically, the baby did not survive. By the time Monday morning arrived, it was too late — the child had passed away in the early hours.
The incident has sparked outrage within the community, with many questioning the clinic’s policies and lack of flexibility in handling emergency cases, especially those involving infants.
Community members gathered outside the clinic on Monday, lighting candles in remembrance of the baby and demanding accountability.
“This should never have happened,” said a grieving neighbor. “A baby’s life should never be subject to scheduling. This family came for help, and they were turned away. Now a child is gone.”
Local health authorities have yet to comment on the matter, but the public is calling for a thorough investigation and an urgent review of clinic protocols.
As the community mourns the tragic loss of an innocent life, many are left wondering how such a preventable death could occur in a facility meant to serve and protect public health.
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