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Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre Celebrates the Official Opening of Its New Acute Rehabilitation Unit

Durban, South Africa – May 2025 – Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre is pleased to announce the official
opening of its state-of-the-art Acute Rehabilitation Unit, a vital new facility that expands the hospital’s integrated approach to patient recovery and long-term care.

This purpose-built 41-bed with 5 acute beds, unit is designed to support patients in the critical early phases of
recovery following complex medical events such as stroke, spinal cord injury, neurosurgery, cardiac events, major
trauma, and other debilitating conditions. It offers interdisciplinary, team-based rehabilitation services, led by a dedicated team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and rehabilitation nurses working alongside specialists.

The launch event was attended by senior hospital leadership, clinical teams, Lenmed Group executives, and key
stakeholders from the broader healthcare community.

“This is an important milestone not only for Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre but for the entire Lenmed
Group,” said Amil Devchand, CEO of Lenmed. “The new Acute Rehabilitation Unit reflects our commitment to
delivering world-class, patient-centred care that extends beyond treatment—to true recovery and reintegration.
We are investing in the full healthcare journey, and this unit is a testament to that purpose.”

With this addition, Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre strengthens its position as a centre of excellence
in specialised and complex care, further complementing its advanced offerings in cardiac surgery, transplantation, critical care, trauma, and neurology.

“Our vision is to provide seamless, holistic care under one roof,” said Niresh Bechan, CEO at Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre. “This unit ensures patients receive coordinated, evidence-based rehabilitation in an environment that promotes healing, dignity, and hope.”

This development marks a new era of comprehensive care delivery at Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre
is aligned with Lenmed’s purpose to build healthier and prosperous communities by continuously elevating the
standard of care.

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