Gauteng Health Dept confirms water supply returned to all affected health facilities
Some hospitals have been without water for almost three days as a result of a major pipe burst.
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JOHANNESBURG - The Department of Health in Gauteng has confirmed that water supply has been restored to all health facilities that were affected by a recent water outage in the West Rand and Johannesburg districts.
Some hospitals had been without water for almost three days as a result of a major pipe burst.
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Facilities including Fanyana Nhlapo, Eric Ndeleni, PJ Maree clinics, and Dr Yusuf Daddo Hospital in the West Rand all confirmed the return of normal water supply.
Similarly, facilities in the Johannesburg district that were affected, including Braamfischer Clinic, Princess Clinic and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, are also receiving water.
“We commend the efforts of the respective municipalities, including Rand Water and Joburg Water teams, for their swift response and collaboration in restoring water services.
“Services are continuing as per normal across our facilities, and we also thank the public for their patience,” said spokesperson Motalatale Modiba.