A Komani family has voiced concerns about the care their elderly relative received after his transfer to Frontier Hospital, alleging that he spent several days in a hospital passage while waiting for an available bed.
According to the family, the man was admitted to a private hospital on Sunday, 28 June 2026,
evening before being transferred to Frontier Hospital on Tuesday,30 June 2026. They say they were assured that the transfer would be handled efficiently and that he would continue receiving the medical care he required upon arrival at the public hospital.
However, relatives claim that after the transfer, the patient remained in a passage area for several days because no bed was immediately available. They allege there was ongoing uncertainty about when he would be admitted to an appropriate ward.
The family further claims that the patient, who has a chest drain in place, was left without access to an intensive care unit (ICU) bed for several days after arriving at the hospital.
The situation has reportedly caused considerable distress for the family, who say they have been visiting the hospital daily while waiting for updates on both his condition and where he would be accommodated.
“We were told a bed would become available, but we kept waiting and waiting,” a family member stated in an interview.
The relatives say their intention is not to place blame but to ensure that the patient receives the level of care his condition requires. They also believe the incident reflects wider challenges facing public healthcare facilities, particularly the pressure on hospital beds and specialised units such as ICUs.
Frontier Hospital has previously experienced high patient volumes, with patients and families raising concerns about long waiting times and the strain on available services.
Questions have been submitted to Frontier Hospital regarding the family’s allegations, including whether there were delays in securing a bed for the patient and whether the hospital is currently experiencing pressure on bed availability or ICU capacity.
