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Brand New 150-Bed Facility At Bronkhorstspruit Hospital Unveiled 2 days ago 3 min read
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BMW Group South Africa has stepped up its response against the spread of the Coronavirus by achieving another milestone. The premium vehicle manufacturer unveiled a 150-bed overflow facility the Group built at Bronkhorstspruit Hospital, east of Pretoria. This forms part of a long-term and sustainable investment to the value of R76 million, to benefit the communities.
Long-term and sustainable investments
This entails more than 800 beds in nine hospitals and four community health clinics, including Phedisong, Soshanguve Multi-Purpose Centre, Kgabo CHC and KT Motubatse, as well as two COVID-19 screening and testing centres.
Covid-19 angst takes toll on Tshwane hospital staff
By Rapula Moatshe
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Pretoria – Covid-19 angst is taking a toll on staff at Jubilee District Hospital in Hammanskraal, as many nurses and doctors are calling in sick mainly due to exhaustion.
This was the bleak picture painted by the hospital public relations officer Moses Tlamama, who said that the hospital was beset by staffing challenges arising from the relentless demands of the pandemic.
He said among the challenge for staff causing anxiety was having to work with more patients but fewer staff because those who test positive or have been in contact with someone positive have to isolate.