US EditionNews24 | Authorities investigate cause of Tembisa Hospital fire that led to mass evacuation
- A fire occurred in the accident and emergency unit of Thembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, leading to a mass evacuation; no injuries were reported, according to the Gauteng health department.
- Jack Bloom from the Democratic Alliance stated that Gauteng's hospitals face significant noncompliance with safety regulations, with concerns about fire risks.
- The Gauteng health department confirmed there were no injuries caused by the fire and emphasized the importance of restoring services at Thembisa Hospital.
- Dr. Joe Phaahla reassured the public about continued critical services at the hospital, stating all patients are safe.
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South Africa: Services Continue Following Second Fire Incident At Tembisa Hospital
[SAnews.gov.za] The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, has reassured the public that services will continue despite a second fire incident at the main outpatient department at the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital in Gauteng.
'Service continues' despite second fire at Thembisa Hospital: deputy minister
Deputy minister of health Dr Joe Phaahla reassured the public of the continuation of services despite a second fire breaking out at the main outpatient department of Thembisa Hospital on Wednesday morning.
News24 | Authorities investigate cause of Tembisa Hospital fire that led to mass evacuation
A multidisciplinary investigation is under way to establish the origin of the fire that led to the evacuation of 81 patients from the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital in Gauteng on Saturday night.
Millions lost as fires rip through Tembisa Hospital
By Everson Luhanga A second fire hit just three days after the emergency unit burned down, raising fears of foul play at the hospital. The hospital’s acting CEO says CCTV footage is useless, as cameras were either broken or destroyed in the fires. Tembisa Hospital is in crisis after two fires tore through its buildings, wiping outpatient files and disrupting key services. While the full cost is still unknown, officials fear the damage could ru…
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