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How many hospitals are in South Africa?
Hospitals. There are more than 400 public hospitals and more than 200 private hospitals. The provincial health departments manage the larger regional hospitals directly. Smaller hospitals and primary care clinics are managed at the district level.
When did life healthcare start in South Africa?
This comprehensive footprint was established with origins stretching back to 1983 when what is today known as the Life Healthcare Group, was founded as the hospitals division of African Oxygen Limited (Afrox).
What are the Big 3 hospital groups in South Africa?
Our members comprise the three stock exchange-listed private hospital organizations in the country – Mediclinic, Life Healthcare, and Netcare – and independent non-listed groups like Lenmed Group and Joint Medical Holdings, as well as smaller facilities.
What are the Level 1 hospitals in South Africa?
Four of our facilities – Netcare Milpark and Netcare Alberton hospitals in Gauteng, Netcare St Anne’s Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, and Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in the Western Cape – are the only level 1 TSSA accredited private sector facilities in South Africa
What is the largest private hospital in South Africa?
Judging by the size, the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Johannesburg is the biggest medical facility in the country and Africa. It is a 3,400-bed facility served by 6,760 staff members.