Drs Bester en Bosch Interniste / Specialist Physicians

10/09/2026

🩺 GOING TO THE DOCTOR? BE PREPARED.

A little preparation can make your consultation safer, easier and much more valuable. Here are a few simple things that can help your doctor see the whole picture:

💊 Bring your medication with you.
Whenever possible, bring the actual boxes or containers — including vitamins, supplements, herbal remedies and over-the-counter medication. “The little white pill” can be surprisingly difficult to identify! 😊

📱 Take a photo of your latest prescription before handing it in at the pharmacy. Keeping it on your phone means you have an up-to-date medication list wherever you go.

🩸 Diabetic? Bring your glucose meter and your glucose readings.

❤️ High blood pressure? Keep a record of your home readings and bring it along. A series of readings is often much more useful than trying to remember them during your consultation.

📄 Bring your referral letter and previous results.
Blood results, scan reports, ECGs, discharge summaries and specialist reports can provide valuable information and may help prevent unnecessary repetition of investigations.

📁 Consider keeping your own medical file.
Keep copies of important results, reports, procedures, previous operations and hospital admissions. Your medical history becomes increasingly valuable over the years.

✍️ Write things down before you come.
Make a short note of your symptoms, when they started, important family history, allergies and the questions you would like to ask. It is very easy to forget something once you're sitting in the consulting room!

And finally, consider keeping a simple medical summary on your phone with your medical conditions, current medication, allergies and an emergency contact.

Good medicine starts with good information.
Help your doctor help you. ❤️

Drs Bester & Bosch
Interniste • Specialist Physicians
Life Rosepark Hospital, Bloemfontein

31/08/2026

On Saturday, 29th of August 2026, the Life Rosepark Hospital, in partnership with a multidisciplinary team of specialist healthcare professionals, hosted the Life for a Child: Because Every Child Deserves a Future, surgical outreach initiative providing life-changing reconstructive procedures for children living with congenital and other reconstructive abnormalities.

The initiative was led by renowned reconstructive and plastic surgeons Dr Efraim van der Walt and Dr Sashi Agrawal, supported by Dr Louis van den Berg, Anaesthetist and the dedicated Life Rosepark Hospital theatre and paediatric ward teams. Dr Van der Walt, Dr Agrawal and Dr Van den Berg have been partnering with Life Rosepark Hospital for the past three years, providing specialised reconstructive procedures and expanding access to care for children across the Free State.

This year, five children from 7 to 12 years old, was identified to receive specialised reconstructive procedures, including soft palate repair, correction of congenital ear deformities affecting both ears, release of hand contractures, placement of a tissue expander for right ear reconstruction and reconstruction of a left ear that was injured in a dog attack using rib cartilage grafting.

For these children, surgery is about far more than correcting a physical condition. Reconstructive procedures are aimed at improving function, restoring appearance, building confidence and enhancing each child’s overall quality of life. Through Life for a Child, Life Rosepark Hospital and its specialist partners aim not only to provide essential surgical care, but also to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis, referral and access to reconstructive healthcare services.

“Every child deserves the chance to thrive, dream and reach their full potential. Through the Life for a Child initiative, we are investing in more than procedures - we are investing in futures. Bringing together specialist surgeons, nursing professionals and support staff the initiative demonstrates the impact of collaborative healthcare in transforming the lives of children and their families. It is an opportunity to restore hope, improve their quality of life and help children embrace a brighter future,” said Hein Rossouw, Hospital Manager of Life Rosepark Hospital.

Participating Clinical Team

· Dr Efraim van der Walt, Reconstructive and Plastic Surgeon
· Dr Sashi Agrawal, Reconstructive and Plastic Surgeon
· Dr Louis van den Berg, Anaesthetist
· Life Rosepark Hospital Theatre Nursing Team

Photos by Emma Booysen and Ashley de Lange van Zyl

[AS RECEIVED]

21/08/2026

Another accolade for Life Rosepark Hospital.

We are honoured to have received Discovery Health’s Certificate of Achievement for attaining a Better Than Expected Hospital Care Rating, recognising our commitment to quality care and positive patient outcomes. This achievement reflects the dedication of our exceptional teams who work tirelessly to deliver outstanding patient care and clinical excellence every day.

Thank you to our staff, doctors and community for your continued trust and support.

For more information on our hospital, services and specialists contact Hannika on 051 505 5111 or [email protected]

17/08/2026

This Women's Month, we get to know the women who help shape healthcare in our community. Through their skill, compassion, and dedication, they inspire us to take charge of our health and wellbeing. Meet Dr Sanelle Bosch, physician at Life Rosepark Hospital.

Dr Bosch has a particular interest in women’s health, including the often-overlooked impact of iron deficiency on women’s physical and emotional well-being. She believes that symptoms such as persistent fatigue, weakness, poor concentration and reduced quality of life should not simply be accepted as “part of being a woman” or attributed to a busy lifestyle. Her approach is to look beyond the obvious symptoms, identify the underlying cause and ensure that iron deficiency is appropriately investigated and managed.

For Dr Bosch, women’s health is about seeing the whole woman, rather than treating an isolated symptom or laboratory result. She believes women deserve to be listened to, taken seriously and allowed to understand what is happening in their bodies. Her outlook combines specialist medical expertise with a compassionate, individualised approach to care – recognising that women’s health needs can change throughout different stages of life.

Through greater awareness and appropriate medical assessment, Dr Bosch hopes to empower women to seek help sooner and not simply live with symptoms that may be treatable.

For more information about our hospital, facilities and specialists, please contact Hannika on 051 505 5111 or email [email protected]

11/08/2026

Celebrating the remarkable women who care, lead, love and make a difference every day. 🌸
Happy Women’s Month from all of us at Drs. Bester & Bosch. 💗

11/08/2026

09/08/2026

Do you know your health numbers right now?

Knowing what your blood pressure, cholesterol, and sugar levels are puts you back in control.

In support of Men’s Health Awareness Month, the Life Rosepark Hospital wants to make sure that our community takes care of their health by hosting a free screening day at the Fleurdal Mall, Bloemfontein on 26 June 2026 from 09H00 to 14H00.

Check in now, because life does not have a rewind button.
For more information contact Hannika Struwig on 051 505 5111 or email [email protected]

09/08/2026

Life Rosepark Hospital is proud to introduce a dynamic team of young, qualified doctors to our specialist network.

Bringing fresh thinking, advanced medical skills and a patient-first approach, these doctors are already highly regarded and recommended by their senior colleagues.

Now consulting at Life Rosepark Hospital:
 Dr Thabiso Litelu – Cardiologist
 Dr Jason Long – Neurologist
 Dr Benjamin van Niekerk – Neurologist
 Dr Lelethu Bango – Neurosurgeon
 Dr Paul Bester – Physician
 Dr Sindiswa Makate – Paediatric Pulmonologist

Looking for specialist care for yourself or a loved one? Our specialists are ready to help.

For more information on Life Rosepark Hospital’s facility and services, contact Hannika on 051 505 5111 or email [email protected] or visit our website on https://bit.ly/4nRggD8

05/08/2026

💧 Your health, our priority. 💚
🌿 Recharge. Rehydrate. Restore. 💙

06/01/2026

From physical injuries to mental health emergencies, we are here to provide 24/7 care.

Save our contact details:
Emergency unit: 051 505 5200
LifeEMS 24-hour emergency assistance:
0860 123 367

For more information about Life Rosepark Hospital’s Emergency Unit, contact us on 051 505 5111 or visit https://bit.ly/4pNbbLO