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Four Lenmed Hospitals Achieve Discovery Health’s Highest “Better Than Expected” Hospital Care Rating
Johannesburg, South Africa – Lenmed is proud to announce that four of its hospitals have achieved Discovery Health’s highest possible Hospital Care rating, “Better Than Expected”, recognising outstanding performance in both patient experience and clinical outcomes. The hospitals receiving this prestigious recognition are:
• La Verna Private Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal
• Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital, Gauteng
• Randfontein Private Hospital, Gauteng
• Howick Private Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal
The Discovery Health Hospital Care rating assesses hospitals against key quality indicators, combining patient experience with clinical outcomes to provide an independent measure of healthcare quality. Hospitals awarded the “Better Than Expected” rating have demonstratedperformance that exceeds national benchmarks, reflecting excellence in patient-centred care, safety and clinical effectiveness.
This achievement underscores Lenmed’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare through evidence-based clinical practice, compassionate patient care and a culture of continuous quality improvement. It reflects the dedication of multidisciplinary teams across each hospital, whose expertise and commitment ensure that patients receive safe, personalised and high-quality care every day.
Commenting on the achievement, Amil Devchand, Chief Executive Officer of Lenmed, said: “Receiving Discovery Health’s highest Hospital Care rating is a significant endorsement of our commitment to clinical excellence and exceptional patient care. We are incredibly proud of the teams at Lenmed’s La Verna, Ahmed Kathrada, Randfontein and Howick Private Hospitals, whose professionalism, compassion and unwavering focus on quality have made this achievement possible. This recognition inspires us to continue raising the standard of healthcare across the communities we serve.”
The recognition also highlights Lenmed’s continued investment in clinical governance, patient safety initiatives and quality improvement programmes that drive positive health outcomes while enhancing the overall patient experience. By combining world-class medical expertise with compassionate care, Lenmed continues to strengthen its position as a trusted healthcare provider across Southern Africa.
As healthcare continues to evolve, Lenmed remains focused on innovation, clinical excellence and delivering measurable outcomes that make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families.
About Lenmed
Lenmed is a private healthcare Group managing and owning healthcare facilities in South Africa,
Botswana, Mozambique and the Middle East.
For more information, visit www.lenmed.com.








