The Gauteng Provincial Government in partnership with BMW on Thursday, 6 May 2021 opened a new 150 Covid-19 bedded hospital in Riamar Park, Tshwane in preparation for a possible surge in Covid-19 cases.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said the 150 beds will add to the existing 60 beds, transforming the hospital into a 210 bedded facility.
“The Facility is an extension of the Bronkhorstspruit hospital, a feeder institution under the Mamelodi Regional, Tshwane District and Steve Biko Academic Hospitals cluster,” said Makhura.
Makhura said the hospital lies along the N4, R25 and R685, which makes it a preferable destination for casualties involved in accidents from these roads to receive emergency care.
“Through the partnership with BMW, the provincial government has upgraded more facilities in Tshwane including the Soshanguve Block TT clinic, Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, eight secondary hospitals which includes the Jubilee and Bronkhorstspruit Hospitals and four primary health care clinics,” he said.
Makhura said the province is addressing medium and long-term investment in the public healthcare infrastructure.
“As the provincial government, we are not erecting field hospitals but building infrastructure that will continue to provide our communities with access to healthcare services beyond Covid-19 pandemic,” Makhura said.
He said they are busy monitoring hospital admissions as scientists warn of a possible third wave.
“We are worried about an uptick of Covid-19 infections. We are monitoring hospital admissions, mortality, and the increase in mobility,” he added.
