The Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital - Johannesburg - South Africa

The Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, located in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, is the third-largest hospital in the world, covering 173 acres with 3,200 beds and around 6,760 staff members. The hospital complex consists of 429 buildings totaling 233,795 m², providing a wide range of medical services.

Approximately 70% of admissions are emergencies, including around 160 gunshot victims monthly. The Accident, Emergency, and Ambulance Department treats over 350 patients daily, while the hospital registers 150,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually. Specialized departments include the St John Eye Hospital (111 beds, 50,000 patients per year) and the Maternity Hospital (around 60,000 patients annually).

Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital is one of 40 Gauteng provincial hospitals, funded and managed by the Gauteng Provincial Health Authorities. It is also a teaching hospital for the University of the Witwatersrand Medical School, alongside other academic hospitals, offering practical training for medical students and professionals.

The hospital’s mission focuses on high-quality patient care, staff training, and ethical principles of truth, integrity, and justice. Its goal is to provide compassionate, scientifically grounded healthcare, while serving as a critical resource for the Soweto community and beyond.