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Stay informed on how your loved one hospitalised with Netcare is doing.

FAMILY CONNECT LINE

With current restrictions in place, this service enables patients’ next-of-kin to receive regular updates, and even further support if needed, from a hospital representative or social worker. Residents outside of South Africa can email Family.Connect@netcare.co.za

Operating hours:

  • Mon - Fri 08:00 - 18:00
  • Sat - Sun 08:00 - 17:00

At Netcare, we are striving to change health and care for the better

So, when you entrust your care to us, we acknowledge that YOU are as unique as your fingerprints, with your own personal circumstances, needs, fears, and expectations about your health and care.

Our holistic view places YOU - as a person and not just a patient - in the centre of all we do, and encourage you to fully participate in your health and care journey with us.

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Why choose the
Netcare Group?

The Netcare Group offers you a unique, comprehensive range of medical services across the healthcare spectrum, enabling us to serve all of your health and care needs. Our focus on implementing sophisticated digital systems will enable us to provide you with care that fully integrated and an enhanced experience across our Group's operations

Netcare Hospitals
Netcare offers acute multi-disciplinary medical care through its extensive South African network of private hospitals which include centres of excellence, day hospitals and emergency departments, most with accredited trauma centres.
National renal care
National Renal Care (NRC) offers comprehensive dialysis services to patients with compromised kidney function. It is the only private dialysis provider in South Africa and is jointly owned by Netcare and Adcock Ingram Critical Care.
Netcare cancer care
Netcare Cancer Care offers treatment for all types of cancers through multi-disciplinary teams using advanced technology and custom designing treatment plans for each individual. Various support services are also offered to individuals during their journey.
netcare 911
Netcare 911 offers pre-hospital emergency medical services including evacuation of patients by road or by air in specialised helicopter or jet air ambulances, as well as transfer of patients between medical facilities. It is the only fully digitised emergency medical service in Africa.
Medicross
Medicross offers a range of primary healthcare services in dedicated medical and dental centres, providing access to GPs and dentists, as well as to pharmacy, x-ray, physiotherapy, pathology and other healthcare services.
Akeso
Akeso offers specialised inpatient treatment, provided by multi-disciplinary healthcare teams in dedicated mental health facilities across South Africa, for a range of mental health and addictive conditions. Outpatient services and post-discharge support groups are also offered.
Netcare occupational health
Netcare Occupational Health provides contracted occupational health and employee wellness services to companies ranging from multi-nationals to smaller enterprises, across all sectors of the economy.
 
 
 

NetcarePlus

A new, affordable way to get private healthcare

Through our innovative product solutions and extensive network partners, you can now pay-as-you-go for quality private healthcare when you need it most.

Our range of new solutions are designed to help you and your family better meet your healthcare requirement, and some of our products are available to be transferred to others in need.

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Netcare appointmedTM

Medical appointments tailor-made for you

Netcare appointmed™ is a convenient, free service designed to make medical appointments for YOU with specialists at Netcare hospitals, GPs and dentists at Medicross medical and dental centres, and psyciatrists at Akeso mental health facilities.

No membership, no fees, just hassle-free healthcare to suit your unique needs.

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Family Connect Line

Keeping you informed on the status of your loved ones hospitalised with COVID-19.

We understand that hospitalisation of your loved one can be very stressful, especially when you are possibly unable to reach them or our hospital to stay informed of their condition. That’s why we have set up a dedicated, national “Family Connect Line” that will facilitate regular updates regarding your loved one in our care.

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Healthcare Dashboard

The Netcare Healthcare Dashboard is your personal healthcare management platform. Register to create a profile for yourself, also for your registered dependants if you wish, and do online pre-admissions at your convenience.

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What’s new

View the latest happenings and achievements at Netcare and the Group's operations.

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News
09/02/2021 08:53 AM
Revised visitation policy

Issued 08 February 2021

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29/05/2020 01:57 PM
Coronavirus COVID-19

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News
18/05/2017 06:52 AM
Invitation to visit Netcare’s at stand C21 at MamaMagic, the baby expo

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News
12/05/2017 05:00 AM
Special messages to Netcare Group nurses on International Nurses Day

Follow the links to view videos

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News
01/02/2017 07:40 AM
Guide to exhibition at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital

With special thanks to Richard Friedland for his passionate and meticulous dedication in bringing this exhibition to fruition and with gratitude to the late Jeremy Rose...

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News
09/01/2017 01:56 PM
Official launch video - Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital

Follow the link to view the official launch video of Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital:

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News
06/12/2016 11:31 AM
New Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital officially launched

Building on South African medical heritage, state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary facility looks to the future

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News
24/11/2016 10:00 AM
New hospital is first step in establishing a comprehensive, first of its kind medical precinct in South Africa

The opening of the new Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital

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Media releases

Find the latest media releases issued by Netcare for the Group and its operations, as well releases dating back to 2009.

More releases
Media
19/07/2021 10:13 AM
Tireless teamwork for baby Ignus’ miraculous survival

Home at last for ‘little soldier’ after newborn ECMO, major surgery and nine ‘lifelines’

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Media
14/07/2021 11:31 AM
Netcare commences handover of the Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital and primary care clinics to the Government of Lesotho

Decision to scale down services brought forward following repeated failure by the Government to settle arrear payments 

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Media
14/07/2021 08:16 AM
Unrest places further pressure on already constrained healthcare services

Netcare contingency plans ensure safe care continues

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Media
07/07/2021 10:35 AM
Netcare uMhlanga Hospital warns public of ongoing job and training offer scams

Netcare uMhlanga Hospital has issued a warning to the public regarding a job offer scam advertised on social media platforms or via SMS, WhatsApp or email.

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Media
30/06/2021 12:51 PM
Emergence of Delta variant substantially increases risk of COVID-19 transmission

Netcare significantly bolsters capacity ahead of expected surge in coastal provinces

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Media
28/06/2021 11:55 AM
Netcare Margate Hospital once again wins prestigious PMR.africa Diamond Arrow Award

South Coast facility receives highest rating in its category

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Media
25/06/2021 12:58 PM
Netcare continues to bolster response and capacity to assist as many patients as possible

We are fully committed to doing the best we can for all patients seeking care at our facilities

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Media
25/06/2021 08:54 AM
CANSA and Netcare join hands to establish virtual cancer support group

Ongoing COVID-19 pandemic calls for alternative support platforms for those affected by cancer 

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Research publications

Find research publications and articles authored by Netcare staff and associates.

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Investing in Netcare

The Netcare Group provides innovative and quality healthcare in South Africa and Lesotho. We endeavour to treat patients with utmost dignity and respect, and we’re committed to our values by investing in our people, state of the art facilities and the latest medical technology.

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