Residents can now access healthcare from Orchards Clinic

The Orchards Clinic primary healthcare facility is now open.

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) was the implementing agent to deliver this state-of-the-art, primary healthcare facility to provide services in Norwood, Orchards, and surrounding areas.

In a statement shared by the JDA, the clinic was opened on September 5, by the provincial health department. The clinic lies along the Louis Botha Corridor of Freedom.

JDA stated that Orchards Clinic is part of the Joburg 2040 Growth and Development Strategy. The City of Johannesburg aims to provide primary healthcare facilities in identified areas and produce a high-quality health environment.

There are 20 consulting rooms, emergency rooms, antenatal, antiretroviral and TB service facilities, a courtyard, office space and a parking area for staff and patients.

The building also incorporates environmentally friendly features allowing for rainwater harvesting, solar heating, ventilation, and a vegetable garden.

MMC for Development Planning Belinda Echeozonjoku visited the facility when it opened its doors and said, “The clinic is officially open, and it is an amazing facility. I am certain our residents will be happy using the clinic.
“The clinic is conveniently situated along a road corridor and is within walking distance to many of the residents in area. This is in line with the City of Johannesburg’s Mayoral Priority of building an inclusive city.”

Facts about the clinic

• Constructed in line with national healthcare standards and National Health Insurance requirements
• Incorporates principles of walkability, cyclability and access
• Designed by award-winning firm, Ntsika Architects
• Clinic has its own back-up generator and water storage
• Waiting area can seat 250 people
• Features a gender-based violence theme mural to create dialogue around domestic violence.

Details: Johannesburg Development Agency www.jda.org.za

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