The hospital on Wednesday, 09 April, unveiled several cutting-edge diagnostic machines, including an MRI scanner, CT scanner, and a Cath lab machine, supported by the installation of new ICU beds in the refurbished Trauma Intensive Care Unit. These investments are set to improve the hospital’s capacity to provide fast, accurate diagnoses and lifesaving interventions, reducing waiting times and improving patient outcomes.

The infrastructure upgrades also include the refurbishment of Ward 14, Ward 29, Ward 9, the Antenatal Care (ANC) Clinic, the Female Mental Health Unit, and the Trauma ICU. These improvements are designed to provide a more patient-centred experience while creating a better working environment for healthcare professionals.

This modernisation drive is in line with the Gauteng Provincial Government’s ongoing commitment to improve the quality of healthcare services across the province. In his 2025 State of the Province Address, Premier Panyaza Lesufi affirmed this direction, stating:

“We are changing the face of public healthcare. Our people deserve hospitals that inspire confidence, offer dignity, and deliver world-class care.”

The World Health Organization (WHO) also underscores the importance of modernisation in healthcare emphasising that:

“Modernising healthcare facilities through technological advancement and digital health tools improves efficiency, accuracy, and patient safety laying the foundation for equitable universal health coverage.”

Commenting on the milestone, Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, praised the leadership of the hospital:

“I want to sincerely thank Dr Godfrey Mbara, the CEO of Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, for the incredible work he has done in just a year since his appointment. His leadership has breathed new life into this institution. Today’s unveiling is proof of what determined leadership can achieve in a short space of time.” She said.

Serving a population of over 1.7 million people, including referrals from Limpopo and Northwest provinces, DGMAH plays a critical role in the public health system. These latest upgrades reflect the Department’s broader vision to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for all.

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Issued by the Gauteng Department of Health