Bara Hospital open newly renovated trauma unit
The renovations of the trauma unit which regarded as the largest in the country was part of the #VukaBaraVuka campaign which was initiated by the Stanley and Daphane Nkosi Foundation.
Bara Academic Hospital recently opened a newly renovated trauma unit with 52 beds on October 18.
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The renovation of the trauma unit which is regarded as the largest in the country was part of the #VukaBaraVuka campaign which was initiated by the Stanley and Daphane Nkosi Foundation.
Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla together with minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi, MEC of health and wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko joined in the opening.
The day was also joined by Bara Hospital health care workers and local residents, celebrating with African Sounds Band and South African personalities, Sibusiso Leope known as DJ Sbu and Simphiwe Ngema as the programme directors of the day.
According to Daphane Mashile-Nkosi, the renovations took 12 weeks to complete in which they had to rehabilitate the unit’s the dilapidated conditions including open ceiling, electric substations, bathrooms and the floor.
“For me this is a result of pain. It pained me having to witness trauma patients not receiving the quality health care they deserve. Today we are here to ensure that patients never go through this again,” Mashile-Nkosi said.
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She added that health is regarded as the last line of defence of any country and that is why it is important for citizens and health care workers to take care of their health facilities.
“‘Health workers should also work together to expose those who steal and vandalise from the health care system because these resources belong to the people and misusing them sabotage the future of our elders and children and prevents the economy to grow.”
She expressed heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders who worked together and donated to ensure the day was a success, including the National Movement of Rural Women, Black Magic and local elders from the Methodist Church in Orlando.
All stakeholders who offered a helping hand in the renovation of the hospital unit received certificates of appreciation.
The new trauma unit consist of beds wit new linen, functioning bathrooms, an electricity substation and an isolation area for patients who will be coming from the intensive care unit.
“Bara Hospital advocates for its patients and ensuring that the hospital is improved and turn it into a world class institution which caters for the needs of the citizens.”
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Minister of Health,, Dr Joe Phaahla encouraged residents to take care of their hospital infrastructure.
“We are really honoured to have been invited to this great initiative. The hospital is often overwhelmed by the high capacity of patients it carries.
“This shows that a lot of South Africans have put the fate of their health in the hospital,” Minister Phaahla said.
He added that the hospital also carried an important historic part of the country, residents should take the baton from here and work together to sustain the new unit.
Bara CEO, Dr Nkele Lesia offered a message of gratitude to stakeholders who made the day a success.
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