# The Gauteng Department of Health says a contractor has been appointed to replace the ceiling at Leratong Hospital’s theatre complex. A portion of the ceiling in the reception area unexpectedly collapsed on Monday. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says this prompted the facility to immediately implement contingency measures to ensure uninterrupted patient care. He says an assessment was done on the extent of the damage in the affected section and a decision was taken to temporarily close the theatre complex: