SHARPEVILLE.- Last Thursday, the Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Faith Mazibuko, handed over a new Automated External Defibrillator at the Sharpeville Community Health Centre.

Staff members expressed great joy in receiving the new equipment, which will make their jobs easier.

The health department explained that these lightweight, portable, lifesaving devices are designed to provide rapid intervention when a patient is unresponsive and needs urgent care following CPR.

Highlighting the features of the new machine, the department said the device is easy to operate, automatically switching on when opened and giving clear guidance for both adult and paediatric use.

“With a long-lasting battery of up to two years, no charging required, disposable pads for immediate use, and a two-year warranty that includes scheduled maintenance and support, these units provide reliable assistance when every second counts.”