Gauteng launches new equipment at George Mukhari hospital, says public-private partnerships vital for improved services

By Lebone Rodah Mosima 

Gauteng is ramping up upgrades at one of South Africa’s biggest public hospitals. Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko said on Tuesday that new equipment –  rolled out that day – would cut waiting times and reduce referrals as the province leans harder on private partners, given tighter budgets.

Speaking at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Ga-Rankuwa, north of Pretoria, Nkomo-Ralehoko said the investment was part of a push to modernise Gauteng’s healthcare system, as promised by Premier Panyaza Lesufi in his state of the province address.

“The new state-of-the-art equipment we unveil today is more than just machines; they are lifelines for our people. They will allow us to perform critical life-saving procedures locally, reducing referrals, saving time and offering care when and where it is needed most,” she said.

The MEC did not provide cost details, but said the upgrades were part of