{"id":864514,"date":"2026-06-24T14:50:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T12:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=864514"},"modified":"2026-06-24T14:50:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T12:50:31","slug":"psa-oxygen-plant-programme-delivers-hope-and-resilience-for-south-africas-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/864514\/psa-oxygen-plant-programme-delivers-hope-and-resilience-for-south-africas-healthcare\/","title":{"rendered":"PSA Oxygen Plant Programme Delivers Hope and Resilience for South Africa\u2019s Healthcare\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>South Africa has reached a landmark in strengthening its healthcare infrastructure with the successful delivery and installation of Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These systems generate medical grade oxygen directly onsite, eliminating reliance on vulnerable supply chains and liquid oxygen deliveries across remote or congested routes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is a reliable, 24\/7 lifesaving therapy for patients in need.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbsa.org\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Sponsored+Article&amp;utm_term=June+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn more about DBSA.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The PSA Oxygen Plant Delivery project is a national programme designed to transform healthcare capacity across hospitals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By ensuring uninterrupted oxygen supply, it directly supports critical care, emergency response, and long-term resilience in the health system.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A highlight of the programme was the recent site visit to Jubilee Hospital by the Global Fund, which showcased the successful installation and operation of one of the PSA plants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visit underscored the impact of the initiative: hospitals are now equipped with infrastructure that guarantees independence, resilience, and immediate patient care.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Global Fund, together with the National Department of Health, entrusted the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to lead this programme through its Infrastructure Delivery Division. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DBSA has ensured strict governance, transparent procurement, and credible contracting processes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Qualified manufacturers and delivery partners have been appointed to execute installations through a phased approach, ensuring quality and accountability at every stage.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits are far-reaching:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hospitals gain independence from external oxygen supply chains.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients receive consistent, lifesaving oxygen therapy.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communities are assured their facilities can respond to emergencies.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nationwide impact: the programme is set to benefit over 8 million people.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative is more than infrastructure; it is a commitment to governance, accountability, and human-centred impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With DBSA\u2019s leadership and the Global Fund\u2019s partnership, South Africa is building resilience into its healthcare system, ensuring hospitals are equipped to save lives today and into the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbsa.org\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Sponsored+Article&amp;utm_term=June+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn more about DBSA.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PSA Oxygen Plant Programme Delivers Hope and Resilience for South Africa\u2019s Healthcare\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SDabewGV0-I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; 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