progress
12 September 2007
Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa will today, Wednesday, 12 September 2007,
visit the Jabulani and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospitals' construction projects
to monitor progress.
The constructions are part of the Hospital Revitalisation Programme aimed
at, among other things, improving facilities, infrastructure, organisational
development and equipment, thus improving service delivery in Gauteng.
The Jabulani District Hospital is due for completion in 2009 and will have
300 beds.
At Chris Hani Baragwanath Tertiary Hospital the following units will be
revamped before the end of the 2007/08 financial year:
* accidents, emergency and trauma
* radiology
* pharmacy.
Details are as follows:
* Jabulani Hospital, Opposite Jabulani Shopping Mall, Soweto at 10h00
* Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Old Potch Road (Please follow signs of the
temporary entrance from Old Potch Road) at 11h30
The media are invited for a photo opportunity and to join the MEC during the
tour at both institutions.
For more information contact:
Zanele Mngadi
Cell: 082 330 1148
Hester van den Heever
Cell: 082 376 9562
Issued by: Department of Health, Gauteng Provincial Government
12 September 2007
