Question NW51 to the Minister of Health
01 August 2024 - NW51
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
What urgent steps of intervention have been undertaken by his department to address renovation delays prohibiting the performance of emergency surgeries at Leratong Hospital in Katlehong, Gauteng?
Reply:
It is important to advise the Honourable Member that Leratong Hospital is not in Katlehong.
According to the Gauteng Department of Health there was a delay in attending to the damaged and collapsed theatre ceilings at Leratong Hospital in Krugersdorp. However, emergency procurement of service providers was done and the renovations were completed in all theatres in April 2024.
The two chillers that were found to be out of service and affecting the theatres' functioning are in full service. One chiller just required recoding, which was done during May 2024. The second chiller required new parts, which were also sourced and installed during May 2024 and are now fully functional. All eight (8) theatres in Leratong Hospital are fully functional, and surgeries are being performed.
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