​Several key interventions have been implemented to improve the accessibility and quality of cancer treatment in Gauteng including the completion of the outsourcing of radiotherapy services to private healthcare providers with an allocation of R260 million for a period of 12 months. 
This is part of the Gauteng Department of Health's commitment to providing essential healthcare services to residents of Gauteng, including improving oncology services, particularly for patients requiring radiotherapy.
The move focuses on addressing the most urgent cases, with prostate cancer patients facing an average waiting time of 300 days and breast cancer patients around 120 days. The Service Level Agreement (SLA) is being finalised, and treatments are expected to commence soon.
As part of this intervention, the flow of patients between public and private healthcare facilities has been carefully planned, with the system designed to ensure that patients are seamlessly managed. Prostate and breast cancer patients will be assessed at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and Steve Biko Academic Hospital before being referred to private facilities for radiotherapy. This process will be subjected to quality checks and will help in reduce waiting times and improve the overall quality of care for oncology patients. After the completions of the treatment the patients will be referred back into the public health system.
In addition to outsourcing services, the department is expanding its radiotherapy infrastructure. Construction of additional radiotherapy centres is now underway at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital. This will enhance the province's capacity to provide cancer treatment. 
Furthermore, the GDoH has made progress in upgrading its medical equipment, including the acquisition of new linear accelerator machines and the extension of existing equipment contracts. These upgrades are crucial in ensuring that patients receive timely and effective radiotherapy.
The Department is also focused on strengthening its human resources in oncology care. Recruitment of radiotherapists is ongoing, with the goal of filling 29 positions at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Interviews have already taken place for some of the posts.
The new state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital (DGMAH) is set to transform patient care and diagnostic services with its ability to perform a variety of MRI exams that range from basic to highly specialised procedures.
The MRI machine is well equipped to conduct various types of scans, including spinal MRIs, urology, cardiac imaging, neuro MRIs, and functional MRIs. One of its most extraordinary features is the capability for whole body diffusion scans, which are increasingly used for cancer screenings.
Meanwhile, the backlog in cancer treatment, especially radiotherapy, has been exacerbated by an influx of patients from outside Gauteng, resulting in long waiting times, with over 2,600 patients currently awaiting radiotherapy. Majority are prostate and breast cancer patients. 
By   strengthening infrastructure, enhancing service delivery, and fostering public-private partnerships, the department is laying the foundation for a healthcare system that prioritises the well-being of every citizen in line with the principles of National Health Insurance.