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Following reports that the central heating system at the Oncology Ward of Steve Biko Academic Hospital has broken down, the MEC dispatched a joint team of officials from both Departments of Health and Infrastructure Development to assess and resolve the fault. Upon conducting an investigation, it was discovered that the system was down due to the faulty circulation pump.

An order has subsequently been issued to replace the faulty pump. In the mean-time however Department of Infrastructure Development has immediately instructed our own contractor to implement repairs and get the system running as soon as possible.

The MEC has also expressed her regret for the inconvenience caused to the patients and workers at Steve Biko Academic Hospital Oncology Ward.

Issued by the Department of Infrastructure Development