Lenmed Acute Rehabilitation Centre Celebrates One Year of Restoring Lives and Independence

January 2026 – Lenmed Health is proud to celebrate the first anniversary of its Acute  Rehabilitation Centre, marking a year of transformative care, recovery, and renewed  independence for patients and their families. 

Since opening its doors on 6 January 2025, when the centre welcomed its very first patient  admission, the Acute Rehabilitation Centre has grown into a vital component of Lenmed’s  patient recovery pathway. Over the past year, the centre has steadily increased patient  occupancy, reflecting the growing demand for specialised rehabilitation services and the trust  placed in Lenmed by patients, families, and referring clinicians. 

In just twelve months, the centre has helped change the trajectory of recovery for over 300 patients, delivering excellent clinical and functional outcomes through a multidisciplinary  approach focused on restoring independence, mobility, and quality of life. 

“Rehabilitation is more than recovery – it is about helping patients reclaim their lives,” said  Niresh Bechan, Hospital CEO at the rehabilitation centre. “Over the past year we have seen  remarkable patient journeys, where individuals who arrived with significant functional  challenges have progressed to regain independence, return home, and reconnect with their  communities.” 

The centre has also become a regional destination for specialised rehabilitation care, with  patients travelling from across provincial borders, including the Eastern Cape, to access its  comprehensive services.

The Lenmed Acute Rehabilitation Centre provides specialised, multidisciplinary care for  patients recovering from a range of complex medical conditions and procedures, including: • Amputations 

• Orthopaedic injuries, including fractures and joint replacements 
• Cardiac and pulmonary conditions 
• Spinal cord injuries 
• Major surgical procedures 
• Stroke 
• Neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease • Traumatic brain injury 

Through coordinated care delivered by a dedicated team of rehabilitation doctors, therapists,  nurses, and support staff, the centre focuses on maximising functional recovery, improving  mobility, and enabling patients to return to daily life with confidence and dignity. 

As the centre marks its first anniversary, Lenmed celebrates not only a milestone in service  delivery, but also the many lives that have been positively changed through rehabilitation and  compassionate care. 

“The success of the centre reflects the dedication of our clinical teams and the resilience of our  patients,” added Ashika Kaliyan, practice manager, “We look forward to continuing to expand  access to high-quality rehabilitation services and supporting even more patients on their  recovery journey in the years ahead.” 

About Lenmed  

Lenmed is a leading private healthcare provider committed to delivering quality, patient-centred  care across its network of hospitals and specialised healthcare services. Through clinical  excellence, innovation, and compassionate care, Lenmed continues to improve health  outcomes for the communities it serves. Lenmed currently operates in Botswana, Mozambique, 

South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. For more information, visit our website www.lenmed.com