09 December 2025 — Gauteng
Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital (DGMAH) has taken a major leap forward in strengthening specialised healthcare services with the introduction of advanced, lifesaving medical technology unveiled by Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko.
The hospital, one of South Africa’s largest and a critical referral centre for Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West, will now benefit from new high-tech machines designed to improve diagnosis, reduce waiting times, and enhance treatment outcomes for cardiac and vascular patients.
Cutting-Edge Machines to Save More Lives
The upgrade includes:
- A new heart-lung machine capable of supporting both adult and paediatric open-heart surgeries, enabling the hospital to manage complex cases onsite.
- A revitalised angiography suite, improving the speed and accuracy of minimally invasive procedures.
- A modern angiogram machine for diagnosing and treating blocked arteries, strokes, aneurysms and other vascular emergencies.
These investments are expected to significantly reduce patient referrals and bring essential services closer to communities that need them most.
Strengthening Public Healthcare
Speaking at the unveiling, MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko emphasised that access to modern medical technologies is vital to reducing preventable deaths and supporting quality healthcare delivery—an approach reinforced by the World Health Organization.
She highlighted that the new equipment demonstrates Gauteng’s commitment to modernising healthcare and improving outcomes, especially in historically underserved township communities.
This development follows the hospital’s earlier upgrades earlier this year, which included new ICU beds, a CT scanner, an MRI scanner, and improvements to the Cath Lab as part of a broader strategy to rebuild trust in public healthcare and ensure dignified, timely care for patients.
Public-Private Partnerships Welcomed
MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko also acknowledged the role of private partners and sponsors who supported the project, noting that such partnerships are essential given budget pressures affecting healthcare infrastructure nationwide.
“These machines are more than equipment — they are investments in lives, in hope, and in the future of healthcare in Gauteng,” she said.
