Residents of Nomzamo and Lwandle have long faced the inconvenience of traveling for medical care. The situation is set to change with the Western Cape Department of Health’s plans to build a new, state-of-the-art district hospital. This collaborative effort between the Department and the local community is expected to transform healthcare in the region.
The Western Cape Department of Health has already approved an extensive business plan for the new facility, which is poised to replace the existing Helderberg District Hospital. Preparations are already underway, with a location for the new hospital allocated by the Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure.
Xolani Diniso, representative for Ward 86, emphasizes that the hospital is “long-awaited and overdue,” and will create employment opportunities while improving and protecting the lives of numerous people in the community. The hospital will address the lack of medical facilities in the area, prevent unnecessary deaths due to long-distance travel, and allocate medical practitioners to the new facility.
The hospital’s construction will take place in carefully-planned phases, with groundwork expected to commence within the next year. Upon completion, the facility will boast 370 beds, a 450-space parking facility, an emergency helicopter, an additional 44 beds in the emergency center, and 23 consultant rooms. The hospital will also include dedicated maternity rooms to address the needs of expectant mothers in the region.
The new district hospital stands as a beacon of hope for the communities it will serve. With its comprehensive range of services, modern infrastructure, and strategic location, this facility promises to usher in a new era of healthcare for the region. The Western Cape Department of Health and local community are eagerly anticipating the transformation it will bring to the lives of countless individuals.
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