The North West Department of Health has noted what it says is an urgent need to improve water drainage infrastructure at the Tshepong Hospital in Jouberton, Klerksdorp.
This follows a flooding incident that affected various parts of the Emergency, Radiology and Outpatient Departments.
MEC Sello Lehari applauded the immediate activation of the Hospital’s Disaster Management Plan, which he says resulted in a swift and coordinated response to ensure patient safety.
“We are encouraged by the decisive and professional manner in which this incident was handled. The immediate activation of disaster management protocols ensured that no patients were harmed and that essential services were restored within hours. This reflects our commitment to protecting lives even under challenging circumstances”, said Lehari.
Despite the success in clearing the water and reinstating operations, Lehari reiterated the need for crucial intervention in improving the hospital’s drainage infrastructure.
“This is a reoccurring disaster, and it has been raised with all key stakeholders before with a view to prevent future occurrences. This incident has now highlighted the urgent need to improve storm water drainage infrastructure”, the MEC indicated.
The Department has assured that the hospital remains fully operational and that healthcare services will be delivered without interruption.
