Water supply has been restored at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital after a severe shortage that disrupted operations and forced the cancellation of non-emergency surgeries.
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The crisis, which left patients and staff grappling with hygiene concerns, has been alleviated.
The Gauteng Department of Health confirmed that the water supply had returned to normal. The main reservoir, now 50% full, is steadily distributing water throughout the hospital. This follows the intervention of Johannesburg Water, which provided seven additional water trucks to complement the four already deployed by the department.
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Earlier reports highlighted the impact of the shortage, with non-emergency procedures halted and new patient admissions turned away. The department expressed gratitude for the public’s patience and assured that steps would be taken to improve water security in healthcare facilities, aiming to prevent future crises and ensure uninterrupted services.
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