This is despite the Mangaung Metro Municipality informing the community that the troubled Welbedacht Dam pipeline has been repaired. The departmental spokesperson, Mondli Mvambi, explained in a statement that some of their facilities have been without water for the past seven days. Some of the affected facilities are the Universitas Hospital, the Pelonomi Hospital, and the Government Mortuary. The department is keeping an eye on developments.

Mvambi explained they are dedicated to continue to render quality health services to the people that are dependent on them, with no other alternatives. He further explained, that in the context of health, water plays a vital role in ensuring infection prevention and control

Also read: Universitas, Pelonomi postpone some surgeries due to water crisis

Health’s technical experts send in regular reports when reservoirs increase their storage capacity, and they supply various service points within hospitals and the mortuary. It was on Tuesday 22 March when the department took the decision to prioritise high-risk, life-threatening surgeries – postponing the rest.  

Also read: Metro creates temporary water solution

Mvambi acknowledges and appreciates the efforts the Mangaung Metro Municipality has made in an attempt to help with the water crisis. The municipality on Tuesday afternoon delivered water tankers to the affected areas in Mangaung, including Universitas Hospital, Pelonomi Hospital and Rosepark Hospital.

Also read: Mayor hopeful of water restoration in Mangaung

The Metro’s executive mayor, Mxolisi Siyonzana, previously told OFM News that the water supply and flow might be restored by Thursday. This is after at least 70% of the Mangaung Metro were left with dry taps for days.

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