(1) The upgrading of the existing Edendale Accident & Emergency (A &E) is being done in phases in order to avoid the disruption of services:
NB: It must be noted that no deaths of patients have o0ccured as a result of this on-going upgrading of the A&E, and in the event where the need arises, the Department continues make the necessary arrangements where patients are referred to other convenient and alternative facilities of care.
(2) (a) (i) The Department has put measures in place such as the utilisation of both the Provicnial and National Period Contracts/ Tender in order to fast –track the procurement of the outstanding medical equipment.
It is to be noted that the CT Scanner at Edendale is fully functional.
(ii) The commissioning of the A& E is projected for completion within the current 2017/18 Financial Year as per response 1 above.
(b) Steps by the Department -
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