Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko oversaw the reopening of units affected by the gas tanker explosion at the Tambo Memorial Hospital on January 30.
Seen here are acting CEO of Tambo Memorial Hospital Dr Khulekani Shezi, Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko and acting HOD for Health in Gauteng as the MEC oversaw the reopening of units affected by the explosion.
“As a result of the above, the hospital was placed on ambulance diversion from December 24 to January 27. Patients coming in with private vehicles and walk-ins were either admitted or stabilised and transferred to neighbouring facilities based on the assessment of doctors. “All staff members who were allocated to neighbouring facilities have also been recalled. All services have now been restored and the hospital will embark on a catch-up process to reschedule patients who would have missed their scheduled appointments for surgery and radiology services.
“I wish to also acknowledge the role played by the Department of Infrastructure Development for swiftly ensuring that the affected sections of the hospital are fixed as quickly as possible to enable us to restore full services at the Tambo Memorial Hospital. “The hospital CEO appointed an incident investigating committee to investigate the incident, interview the injured staff members and witnesses and obtain medical records of the deceased staff members as a result of the injuries.
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