Reopening of Charlotte Maxeke hospital on hold as investigation continues
By Lesego Makgatho
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The return of patients to Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital after last week s fire that saw over 840 relocated to other health facilities will take a little longer than initially expected.
The hospital was temporarily closed for a week to assess structural damage and ensure that it is safe to reopen. After conducting a visual assessment, the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development on Friday said structural repairs were still needed before the facility can reopen.
Meanwhile, on his visit to the hospital earlier this week, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize described the inferno as a crisis with a happy ending as no lives were lost. Mkhize said personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical essentials worth R40 million were lost in the blaze.