{"id":26954,"date":"2025-09-03T14:09:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T12:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=26954"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:54:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:54:53","slug":"rahima-moosa-hospital-renovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/rahima-moosa-hospital-renovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Rahima Moosa Hospital Emergency Department Gets a Major Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-a-landmark-transformation-at-rahima-moosa-hospital\" data-level=\"2\">A Landmark Transformation at Rahima Moosa Hospital<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ensuring-continuity-of-care-during-renovations\" data-level=\"2\">Ensuring Continuity of Care During Renovations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-managing-patient-flow-and-safety\" data-level=\"2\">Managing Patient Flow and Safety<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-broader-impact-of-the-renovation\" data-level=\"2\">The Broader Impact of the Renovation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-enhancing-operational-efficiency\" data-level=\"2\">Enhancing Operational Efficiency<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-strengthening-security-measures\" data-level=\"2\">Strengthening Security Measures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-community-s-role\" data-level=\"2\">The Community\u2019s Role<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-a-bright-future-for-rahima-moosa-hospital\" data-level=\"2\">A Bright Future for Rahima Moosa Hospital<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-landmark-transformation-at-rahima-moosa-hospital\">A Landmark Transformation at Rahima Moosa Hospital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH)<\/strong> is celebrating a significant milestone with the ongoing <strong>renovation of the Emergency Department (ED)<\/strong> at the <strong>Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital (RMMCH)<\/strong>. This initiative reflects the province\u2019s ongoing commitment to improving public health infrastructure. It also enhances the quality of healthcare services for its residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>The project, which officially began on <strong>25 August 2025<\/strong>, is expected to be completed by <strong>July 2026<\/strong>. The renovations will enhance the hospital\u2019s capacity to handle emergency cases. This ensures that it remains a key healthcare hub in Gauteng, particularly for <strong>mothers and children<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/far-east-rand-hospital-renovations\/\">Far East Rand Hospital Emergency Unit to Undergo Major Renovations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2687574625\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ensuring-continuity-of-care-during-renovations\">Ensuring Continuity of Care During Renovations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure that emergency services remain uninterrupted during this major renovation, the hospital has taken <strong>proactive steps<\/strong>. The <strong>Emergency Department (ED)<\/strong> has been temporarily relocated to the <strong>Paediatric Out-Patients Department (POPD)<\/strong> area. Meanwhile, the <strong>POPD triage unit<\/strong> has been moved to a <strong>park home<\/strong> on the hospital grounds. This shift ensures that essential services are not disrupted while work continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, <strong>patients arriving via ambulance<\/strong> or emergency drop-off will now be directed to <strong>Gate 1<\/strong>. This gate is closer to the temporary ED location, instead of the usual <strong>Gate 3<\/strong>. This adjustment will help manage patient flow and minimize disruptions during the renovation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-managing-patient-flow-and-safety\">Managing Patient Flow and Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the limited space in the temporary consultation and waiting areas, the hospital has introduced new measures to maintain patient safety. They also aim to streamline services. For example, only <strong>one caregiver per child<\/strong> will be allowed during consultations. Additionally, <strong>elderly patients<\/strong> requiring assistance may be accompanied by one support person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These temporary arrangements are designed to <strong>reduce congestion<\/strong> and ensure that patients receive the care they need in a safe, efficient manner. The <strong>GDoH<\/strong> has appealed to all families and visitors to cooperate with these measures. This cooperation is important to maintain smooth operations during this important phase of transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-800268287\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-broader-impact-of-the-renovation\">The Broader Impact of the Renovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The renovations at <strong>Rahima Moosa Hospital<\/strong> form part of a broader program of infrastructure upgrades. This program aims to improve public health services across Gauteng. In addition to the ongoing work at the <strong>Emergency Department<\/strong>, several other key areas of the hospital are being refurbished. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wards 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Labour Ward<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Improvements have also been made to <strong>ablution facilities<\/strong> and <strong>antenatal care areas<\/strong>. This further enhances the overall experience for patients and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enhancing-operational-efficiency\">Enhancing Operational Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the upgrade, the hospital is addressing several <strong>operational efficiency<\/strong> concerns through various maintenance projects. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>diversion of sewerage lines<\/strong> to open channels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waterproofing hospital roofs<\/strong> to prevent leaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repairing hot water systems<\/strong> and <strong>servicing calorifiers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring that <strong>backup generators<\/strong> are fully functional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Renovations and <strong>repainting<\/strong> have also been carried out in areas such as the <strong>admissions area<\/strong>, <strong>paediatric OPD rooms<\/strong>, and the <strong>discharge lounge<\/strong>. These changes ensure that the spaces are clean, safe, and welcoming for all patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3218436555\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strengthening-security-measures\">Strengthening Security Measures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure that all patients and staff are safe during the renovation process, <strong>security measures<\/strong> at the hospital have been strengthened. The installation of <strong>additional surveillance cameras<\/strong> and the implementation of <strong>lockable entrances and exits<\/strong> will help maintain a secure environment. These measures are active throughout the upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These measures are crucial in ensuring that the hospital remains a <strong>safe and functional space<\/strong> for everyone, even as the renovations continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe continue to deploy prevention strategies like the new mammogram units at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, Helen Joseph Hospital and Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital to improve diagnosis and detection of breast cancer,\u201d said MEC <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NkomoNomantu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@NkomoNomantu<\/a> during her\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/llFSQMofWw\">pic.twitter.com\/llFSQMofWw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Gauteng Health (@GautengHealth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GautengHealth\/status\/1960296745499312306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 26, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GautengHealth\/status\/1960296745499312306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X\/Twitter<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-community-s-role\">The Community\u2019s Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the hospital undergoes these essential renovations, the <strong>Gauteng Department of Health<\/strong> extends its gratitude to the community for their patience and understanding. This is during this period of transformation. The <strong>GDoH<\/strong> emphasizes that the upgrades at Rahima Moosa Hospital are crucial for maintaining <strong>high standards of patient care<\/strong>. It ensures that the hospital is well-equipped to meet the growing healthcare demands of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The community&#8217;s cooperation with the temporary changes is vital to ensure that healthcare services continue to run smoothly. The department looks forward to welcoming everyone to a fully upgraded and enhanced healthcare facility once the renovations are completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1371253786\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-bright-future-for-rahima-moosa-hospital\">A Bright Future for Rahima Moosa Hospital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GautengHealth\/status\/1962151410281185411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gauteng Department of Health<\/a> is committed to <strong>creating a safe, patient-friendly environment<\/strong> at Rahima Moosa Hospital. This renovation is just one part of a larger effort to <strong>revitalise public health infrastructure<\/strong> in the province. It ensures that all hospitals and clinics are equipped to deliver the best possible care to those who need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As these improvements take shape, the <strong>GDoH<\/strong> is confident that the newly upgraded <strong>Emergency Department<\/strong> will continue to serve the community with enhanced efficiency and care. This effort will make a significant impact on the delivery of emergency healthcare in Gauteng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756900048.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-26968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756900048.png 526w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756900048-234x300.png 234w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756900048-150x192.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756900048-450x577.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GautengHealth\/status\/1960317035419673042\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X\/Twitter<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rahima Moosa Hospital\u2019s Emergency Department is undergoing a major upgrade to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. 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