Question NW121 to the Minister of Health
13 August 2024 - NW121
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health
(a) On what date will the reclassification of the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital be completed and (b) what are the reasons that the specified reclassification process has not yet been completed?
Reply:
a) The Gauteng Department of Health has made a submission to reclassify Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital as a Tertiary Hospital. Therefore, the process to reclassify this hospital is being considered in line with the current guidelines.
b) The National Department of Health is in the process of reviewing regulations 185, relating to the categorisation of hospitals. The consultation process to guide the provinces on the criteria to be followed to reclassify hospitals has commenced. Once the Provinces’ inputs have been consolidated, amendments will be made to regulation 185 relating to categories of hospitals. The amendments will be presented through various approval platforms in the Department of Health and on approval the Minister will sign and publish the amendments.
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