Lethabo Mashile 
 
Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko expressed satisfaction at the progress made so far on the infrastructure improvement project currently underway.
The MEC on Wednesday, July 2, conducted an oversight visit at the hospital to oversee the general refurbishment work and assess plans for the renovations set to take place at the Breast Care Centre which will soon be a Centre of Excellence, strengthening early detection and quality care services. 
"We have embarked on a province-wide infrastructure refurbishment programme. We have multiple projects that are running simultaneously across the five districts. This is part of our efforts to address our ageing infrastructure and ensure that we can continue providing quality healthcare while expanding our service platforms," explains MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko.
The much-needed upgrades at Helen Joseph Hospital include the refurbishment of ablution facilities for the public, patients and staff in the Pharmacy, Clinics, and Wards.  The work commenced in January 2025, and it is envisaged that the project will be concluded on the 31 July 2025. 
This will also see the removal of old wall vinyl in the hospital clinics, rhino lighting and painting of the walls, replacing of sluice machines in the Emergency Department and Ward 11. The replacement of calorifiers (industrial geysers) for the provision of hot water in the wards is also underway.
Ward 8 is also undergoing refurbishment since January this year. Already a number of areas have undergone an upgrade covering the toilets and bathrooms for both patients and staff, electrical and medical gas reticulation, flooring, replacement of doors and emergency exit doors, installation of new shelving and cabinets, installation of flooring vinyl and suspended ceilings in the ward corridor, nurses' station and installation of nurses' call system.
The upgrading of the infrastructure will positively impact the efficiency and quality of care in the hospital. It will transform the hospital into an environment where clinical staff can operate more effectively and where patients can receive care in safety and dignity.  It will further prevent hospital-acquired infections, enhance accuracy in diagnosis and treatment, enable better patient outcomes, strengthen emergency department and intensive care units (ICUs).