eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre celebrates official opening of new Acute Rehabilitation Unit
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 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 unit with five acute beds 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.
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“This is an important milestone not only for Lenmed eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre but for the entire Lenmed Group. 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,” said Amil Devchand, CEO of Lenmed.
With this addition, the 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. This unit ensures patients receive coordinated, evidence-based rehabilitation in an environment that promotes healing, dignity, and hope,” said Niresh Bechan, CEO at eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre.
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.
