Health Ethics

The Health Professions Council of South Africa has censured Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng, a prominent physician and UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, for using what it deems inappropriate language on social media against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and activist Hillel Neuer. The decision, stemming from a complaint by the South African Zionist Federation, has sparked debate over linguistic context and professional ethics. Critics argue the sanction ignores the political backdrop of the Gaza conflict and stifles legitimate expression.