14-03-2014, 05:58 PM
A new friendly environment, with an increased number of beds and state-of-the-art equipment, are just a few things that patients can look forward to, at the upgraded maternity and neo-natal wards, at the Leratong Hospital, in Kagiso.
Opening the newly renovated wards on Thursday, Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo said reducing maternal and child mortality remains government’s key priority.
“It is widely accepted that any health system worth its salt is measured on services it provides to pregnant women and children.
“We are also aware of the fact that some contributory factors to increased maternal and infant mortality cannot be traced directly to the health sector. Social determinants of health such as poverty also contribute to maternal and infant mortality ratios,†he said.
Last year, MEC Papo visited the hospital and announced that the labour ward, medical wards, gynaecological and surgical wards will be upgraded.
At that time, Papo said the hospital will receive greater support to be able to provide better services to the 1.5 million people living on the West Rand.
Leratong is the only regional hospital in the West Rand and serves as a referral point for 79 facilities that include two district hospitals, two maternal and obstetrics units, 61 clinics, 10 mobile clinics, a psychiatric hospital.
Some of the state-of-the-art equipment includes cardio-tochography (foetal monitoring) machines, Dinamaps, Cardiac Monitors, Emergency trollies, transport incubators and wheelchairs.
The upgraded neonatal ward is equipped with essential equipment, including cot beds. It now has 22 cubicles which can accommodate up to 54 babies. – SAnews.gov.za
Opening the newly renovated wards on Thursday, Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo said reducing maternal and child mortality remains government’s key priority.
“It is widely accepted that any health system worth its salt is measured on services it provides to pregnant women and children.
“We are also aware of the fact that some contributory factors to increased maternal and infant mortality cannot be traced directly to the health sector. Social determinants of health such as poverty also contribute to maternal and infant mortality ratios,†he said.
Last year, MEC Papo visited the hospital and announced that the labour ward, medical wards, gynaecological and surgical wards will be upgraded.
At that time, Papo said the hospital will receive greater support to be able to provide better services to the 1.5 million people living on the West Rand.
Leratong is the only regional hospital in the West Rand and serves as a referral point for 79 facilities that include two district hospitals, two maternal and obstetrics units, 61 clinics, 10 mobile clinics, a psychiatric hospital.
Some of the state-of-the-art equipment includes cardio-tochography (foetal monitoring) machines, Dinamaps, Cardiac Monitors, Emergency trollies, transport incubators and wheelchairs.
The upgraded neonatal ward is equipped with essential equipment, including cot beds. It now has 22 cubicles which can accommodate up to 54 babies. – SAnews.gov.za