Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla and Premier Panyaza Lesufi to open upgraded
units in Mamelodi Hospital
13 October 2022
Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla, together with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and
Health and Wellness MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko will, tomorrow, Friday, 14
October 2022, officiate the opening of the 13 newly upgraded and extended units at
the Mamelodi Regional Hospital.
The project is part of government`s broader health infrastructure development and
improvement programme to enhance public health service delivery through upgrading
dilapidated structures and building new units for specialised services. The upgrades
also contribute to the reduction of backlogs and long-waiting times at high pressured
health facilities.
Some of the upgraded and newly constructed units to be unveiled include the eye
clinic, Outpatient Department (OPD), waiting area, Mental Health and Choice on
Termination of Pregnancy clinic.
Members of the media are invited to attend the event as follows:
Date: Friday, 14 October 2022
Time: 09h00
Venue: Mamelodi Regional Hospital, 19472 Serapeng St, Tsamaya Ave
ENDS
Jointly issued by Issued by the National Department of Health and the Gauteng
Provincial Government
For more information and media enquiries, please contact:
Doctor Tshwale
Health Minister Spokesperson
063 657 8487
Doctor.Tshwale@health.gov.za
Vuyo Mhaga
Gauteng Premier Spokesperson
076 636 5193
Vuyo.Mhaga@gauteng.gov.za
Tshepo Shawa
Gauteng Health MEC Spokesperson
072 222 6333
Tshepo.Shawa@gauteng.gov.za
