Steve Biko Academic Hospital recently experienced low levels of oxygen due to copper theft.
The theft took place during the early morning of March 2, though the hospital was able to restore its oxygen levels within the hour at 11:20.
CEO Dr Lehlohonolo Majake said though the hospital was able to restore its oxygen levels, 400 tons of oxygen were wasted.
“We ascertained there were 400 tons of oxygen lost, however there was enough oxygen remaining for the day’s usage,” said Majake.
“There were no adverse events or disruption of service delivery, just reduced oxygen pressure for approximately an hour. Afrox came to refill the same day,” she said.
The hospital said that as part of public and private relations, Afrox was also assisting in safeguarding the area and that none of the services were compromised.
The hospital has chosen not to open a criminal case, though it informed police about the incident.
At the time of publishing the police had not responded to the Rekord’s inquiry on the matter.
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