Steve Biko Academic Hospital (SBAH) in Malan Street in the Moot has been boosted with ‘world-class’ equipment that will ensure the facility improves healthcare services.

The hospital unveiled cutting-edge medical equipment and technology worth over R26-million on Thursday, November 21.

According to Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, this investment is part of the Gauteng Department of Health’s (GDoH) efforts to modernise and improve health infrastructure, enhance patient care, and boost operational efficiency.

 

“This investment worth over R26 million will ensure that the hospital continues to provide better outcomes with fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and reduced readmission rates,” she said.

The newly acquired equipment includes:

-Two Catheterisation laboratories (Cath Lab),
-Two Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines,
– a Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT),
-Three Bucky X- ray units,
– a Chest X-ray unit,
– Three Mobile C-Arm machines and
– Six Mobile X-rays.

“We want to ensure that every patient who walks through the doors of our facilities receives the best possible care.”
She said it is important that Gauteng healthcare facilities are well-equipped with the necessary resources to provide quality healthcare services.

According Nkomo-Ralehoko the newly acquired, advanced, health equipment is less invasive, more comfortable, and often quicker, making treatment and procedures less daunting for patients.

She said they will not only improve the accuracy of diagnostic imaging and treatment but also elevate the comfort and safety of patients.

“They are also going to reduce errors, enhance outcomes, and build trust between healthcare providers and patients.”

In addition, Nkomo-Ralehoko stated that the GDoH is making progress in expanding radiotherapy infrastructure with the construction of additional radiotherapy centres now underway at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital.

She said this would enhance the capacity to provide cancer treatment in the province.

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