Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital
Hospital in Gauteng, South Africa
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Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital is a maternity hospital in Coronationville, Johannesburg, South Africa. Prior to 2008, it was known as the Coronation Hospital.
Teaching
| Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital | |
|---|---|
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| Geography | |
| Location | Coronationville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Organisation | |
| Type | Maternity and Children Teaching |
| Affiliated university | University of Witwatersrand |
| Network | Gauteng Department of Health |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 80 - 120 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1944 |
| Links | |
| Website | Rahima Moosa Hospital |
| Lists | Hospitals in South Africa |
History
The hospital was opened in October 1944 in the suburb of Coronationville.[1]: 132 It was a hospital established for people classified as Coloured and Indian.[1]: 132 It would serve those local communities of Newclare, Noordgesig and Coronationville.[1]: 132 Until 1955, it would also take black patients from Primville, Orlando and Sophiatown.[1]: 132
In 1995, all obstetrics and gynaecology departments were moved from the J.G. Strijdom Hospital to this hospital.[1]: 132 On 29 September 2008, Coronation Hospital was renamed the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital by the Gauteng Provincial Minister of Health, Brian Hlongwa.[2] Rahima Moosa was an anti-apartheid activist and took part in the 1956 Women's March, protesting passes for non-white women.[2]
