Baragwanath leads Gauteng hospitals in Mandela Month surgical marathon

“The Surgical Marathon forms part of the Department’s broader Treatment Time Guarantees Programme, aimed at improving patient flow, optimising theatre utilisation and ensuring that patients requiring surgery receive timely and appropriate care.”“With 687 procedures already completed, the Department has surpassed 85% of the 806 surgeries and clinical procedures performed during the entire 2025 Mandela Month Surgical Marathon.”Marathon linked to broader treatment programme The surgical marathon began on 11 July and runs until 31 July, forming part of the department’s wider Treatment Time Guarantees programme.