North hospital receives a facelift and new equipment to improve experience for patients
According to Health spokesperson Matalatale Modiba, the primary focus of the project was ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
The Gauteng health department recently brought new equipment to Jubilee District Hospital in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, to improve its patient experience.
According to the department, the hospital’s recent refurbishment amounted to over R48-million.
Improvements focussed primarily on building upgrades, newly installed CT scanners and safety compliance.
MEC for Health and Wellness Nomantu Nkomo recently conducted a service delivery oversight visit to the hospital as part of continuous efforts to ensure improved patient care.
MEC for Health and Wellness, @NkomoNomantu is conducting a service delivery oversight visit at Jubilee District Hospital in Hammanskraal at part of continuous efforts to ensure improved patient experience of care.
Part of the Gauteng Department of Health’s priorities include… pic.twitter.com/L0oeih7QSS
— Gauteng Health (@GautengHealth) January 7, 2025
Spokesperson Motalatale Modiba said the department aims to prioritise infrastructure improvements, procurement of health technology and equipment, and realising the one-patient-one-file system.
Some of the equipment procured for the facility includes a new CT scanner, which is awaiting the PACS system and an ophthalmic microscope, which will assist in performing cataract operations.
Modiba said the hospital has completed the construction of an additional patient waiting area and installed new electrical cabling and kitchen equipment, as well as laundry machines.
The refurbishment targeted several key areas within the hospital.
“Ward 5 received R11.6 million for building, electrical, and mechanical work, followed by R11.4 million each for Ward 6 and 7.
The theatre was revamped at a cost of R7.4 million, and R6.2 million was spent on constructing new walkways,” said Modiba.
He said the pharmacy, management block, parking areas, and perimeter fencing also saw improvements.
“The primary focus of the project was ensuring that the hospital complies with occupational health and safety regulations.
“The infrastructure improvements are designed to provide healthcare workers with a safer, more habitable work environment, enhancing infection control and overall worker morale.”
Modiba said the refurbishment process began in June last year and faced several challenges including delays due to community interventions and contractor cash flow issues.
“Originally planned as a six-month project, these disruptions have extended the timeline, although the hospital remains fully operational and services have not been affected by the ongoing work.”
Although the refurbishment has improved the hospital’s infrastructure and provided a better working environment for healthcare staff, its direct benefits for patients and the community remain limited.
Resident Benjamin Maleka said the refurbishments are a positive step for the community as he thinks the hospital needs more upgrades.
He said the hospital looks better, but patients are still waiting long hours for treatment and the service seems the same.
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