Joburg CBD explosion results in 40 patients taken to various hospitals
Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Parktown accommodates three patients after Joburg cbd explosion.
The Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital received several patients following the Johannesburg CBD explosion.
The incident occurred on July 19 and resulted in 40 people being injured and taken to various hospitals.
The Gauteng Department of Health issued a statement revealing that the Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko had paid a visit to five victims of the explosion at Charlotte Maxeke on July 20.
The department added the explosion had sadly resulted in one confirmed adult male fatality on the scene.
Nkomo-Ralehoko said she was pleased to see the level of response by various teams of emergency medical personnel to those injured. “There was a good turnaround time from the teams. The majority of patients were discharged shortly after being seen by doctors. Those who are still in hospital have been stabilised and are receiving the best possible care.”
Head of trauma and chairperson of the Disaster Management Committee at Charlotte Maxeke, Professor Maeyane Moeng, said the patients in their care would be moved from the intensive care unit to normal wards soon.
He made a plea to the public that in disaster situations, it was important to heed public safety messages to evacuate the scene instead of gazing, taking pictures and videos as this could result in more casualties.
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