Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

22/07/2025

The Gauteng Department of Health in partnership with is hosting a media breakfast to reflect on the digitisation of 800 000 patient records at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital & plans to expand the initiative to other hospitals.

The project replaces paper-based records with a secure, accessible & efficient digital system - transforming how patient information is stored & managed. This improves service delivery, strengthens data security and ensures compliance with privacy standards.

Beyond technology, the initiative has empowered 100 young people from local communities through skills development and employment- driving economic inclusion and ownership. These individuals will now become team leaders as the project is taken to other hospitals.

Over the next 36 months, we’re digitising at least 800 million patient records across all 37 Gauteng hospitals.

Specialised teams are already working at:
• Thelle Mogoerane
• Tembisa Tertiary
• Steve Biko Academic
• Sebokeng
• Tambo Memorial

📁💻

18/07/2025

MEC alongside HOD & Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital CEO, Dr Nthabiseng Makgana & Dr. SK Matseke Hospital visit bundle of joys who’ve underwent life-changing cleft lip and palate surgeries - this special moment is part of the

The four young patients who underwent life-changing cleft lip and palate surgeries are part of a collaboration between SK Matseke Hospital and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in honour of uTata ’s legacy.

18/07/2025

18/07/2025

In the spirit of and the initiative, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital CEO, Dr Nthabiseng Makgana joined students from and and this morning at our laundry department, lending a hand and spreading the spirit of service.

18/07/2025

In honour of and the initiative, the Physiotherapy Department donated sanitary supplies to all our female wards.

17/07/2025

GAUTENG HEALTH HOSPITALS EMBARK ON SURGICAL MARATHONS IN COMMEMORATION OF MANDELA DAY

17/07/2025

On , the Gauteng Department of Health is delivering hope through the 3rd Surgical Marathon by providing life-changing elective procedures including cataract, colostomy reversal, cleft palate, urology & breast surgeries amongst others. 🏥🩺✂️

15/07/2025

As part of our efforts to build strong partnerships, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital CEO, Dr Nthabiseng Makgana met with CEO, Ms Matshepo Msibi to discuss ways to improve care and support for lactating mothers

15/07/2025

Today, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital CEO, Dr Nthabiseng Makgana, undertook a Gemba Walk at the Mortuary department, where we honour the end of life with dignity.

A Gemba Walk means going to “the real place” where care happens, to listen, observe and learn directly from those on the frontlines.

Dr Nthabiseng Makgana engaged with staff across roles, asking:
• What can we do better?
• What gets in your way?
• What do you need to serve our patients better?

These honest conversations are key to continuous improvement, accountability and excellence in reminding us that:
– Every life matters.
– Every area of the hospital matters.
– Every voice in the system matters.

We walk not just in title, but with purpose and presence.

05/07/2025

NOTICE|| Please be advised that the telephone lines at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital are currently down. Technicians are attending to the issue as a matter of priority. In the interim, all hospital users are kindly requested to make use of the alternative contact numbers provided to reach the appropriate service points.

01/07/2025

July is Mental Illness Awareness Month. No one should suffer in silence. The Gauteng Department of Health offers free, confidential mental health services at all public health facilities. Let’s break the stigma. Let’s talk. Let’s heal. 💙

27/06/2025

Today, the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital management team met with delegates from the Kenyan Speech Therapy and Audiology team to strengthen hearing health services in Kenya, particularly within public health institutions.

Their goal is to better understand and eventually adopt context-appropriate strategies to improve the early identification, diagnosis and management of hearing impairment within their healthcare setting.