03-10-2013, 04:16 PM
The Gauteng Department of Health will install 95 new ozone generators at its forensic pathology mortuaries to maintain a healthy environment at the facilities.
Spokesperson Simon Zwane said the department would spend R1.2 million on the ozone generators.
Currently, Zwane said, there were 131 generators at all 11 mortuaries throughout the province. He said a needs analysis on the status and functionality of the existing ozone generators had been concluded.
“The process of replacing the old ones is set to commence as soon as the procurement process is completed. The needs analysis has indicated that the province is required to replace at least 95 ozone generators,†Zwane said.
The generators assist with the elimination of bad odours, kill airborne and surface bacteria within the facilities and assist in maintaining clean air in cold rooms and operational areas.
“Testing of these units was done at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Mamelodi and Edenvale hospitals, and was found to be effective in eliminating bad odours. The price that the department will pay for the equipment includes supply, fitting and a two-year maintenance plan,†Zwane said. – SAnews.gov.za
Spokesperson Simon Zwane said the department would spend R1.2 million on the ozone generators.
Currently, Zwane said, there were 131 generators at all 11 mortuaries throughout the province. He said a needs analysis on the status and functionality of the existing ozone generators had been concluded.
“The process of replacing the old ones is set to commence as soon as the procurement process is completed. The needs analysis has indicated that the province is required to replace at least 95 ozone generators,†Zwane said.
The generators assist with the elimination of bad odours, kill airborne and surface bacteria within the facilities and assist in maintaining clean air in cold rooms and operational areas.
“Testing of these units was done at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Mamelodi and Edenvale hospitals, and was found to be effective in eliminating bad odours. The price that the department will pay for the equipment includes supply, fitting and a two-year maintenance plan,†Zwane said. – SAnews.gov.za