Power outages disrupt services at Gauteng Health facilities

Several healthcare facilities in Gauteng are currently without electricity due to severe weather and strain on the power infrastructure across the province. The Gauteng Department of Health reports that Johannesburg District is the area most affected, with outages reported at Eyethu Yarona, Diepsloot South, Tshepisong and Moroka clinics, as well as Winnie Mandela Clinic in Ekurhuleni.

Gauteng Health spokesperson Steve Mabona stated that backup generators are being used or repaired to maintain essential services. He explained that the technical team is working to restore the backup power system, emphasizing the importance of generator functionality and fuel availability in ensuring the continuity of healthcare services. The department is continuously monitoring the readiness of backup power systems across all health facilities in the region.