Regulations in place to manage asbestos presence in hospitals - GP Health Dept

JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng Department of Health said the presence of asbestos in some of its hospitals does not mean that patients' lives are at risk.

The DA said there are still many clinics and hospitals across the province that have asbestos hazards.But the Health Department's Motalatale Modiba said that asbestos has been historically used in the construction of buildings. “There are regulations on managing the risk in the short and long term, which the department complies with.”

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