Elim Disposable Cubicle Curtains Elevate Hygiene Standards at African Healthcare Facilities: Thirdwave Supplies Shares Installation Success

In a landmark collaboration for infection control innovation, South African distributor Thirdwave Supplies (Pty) Ltd. has completed the installation of Elim Disposable Cubicle Curtains at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital – Africa’s largest healthcare facility. The project, captured in striking visual documentation, demonstrates how cutting-edge design meets stringent hygiene requirements in modern medical environments.

Infection Prevention Redefined:

   The antimicrobial-treated curtains, suspended via ceiling-mounted rail systems, create instant privacy barriers while acting as a physical deterrent to airborne pathogens. Their single-use disposability eliminates cross-contamination risks associated with traditional reusable curtains, aligning with WHO’s healthcare-associated infection prevention guidelines.

   Aesthetic Meets Functional Design:

   The crisp blue curtains (visible in Image) complement the hospital’s modern architecture featuring:

Smooth, seamless flooring minimizing bacterial harborage points

   Ample natural light penetration through large windows

   Strategic placement in high-traffic corridors and patient bays

 Operational Efficiency Gains:

   Thirdwave Supplies reports 40% faster installation times compared to conventional curtain systems. The lightweight yet durable material allows staff to reconfigure spaces effortlessly, critical in emergency response scenarios.

Thirdwave Supplies Testimonial:

"These curtains aren’t just products – they’re infection control partners," says Dr. Thabo Mokoena, Hospital Infrastructure Director. "We’ve seen measurable improvements in both environmental cleanliness scores and staff confidence in barrier efficacy."

Sustainability Synergy:

Elim’s commitment to planetary health complements its clinical excellence. Each curtain contains 30% recycled content and is 100% recyclable post-use, supporting the company’s global reforestation initiative which has planted 25,000 trees to date.

Why This Matters:

With 1 in 31 hospital patients contracting at least one healthcare-associated infection daily (CDC data), innovative solutions like Elim’s disposable curtains represent critical progress in global health security. The implementation at Baragwanath Hospital sets a precedent for large-scale facilities seeking to balance patient privacy, infection control, and operational agility.

Next Steps:

Healthcare administrators can explore customizable solutions through Thirdwave Supplies’ dedicated infection control division. Elim continues to expand its African footprint with upcoming installations at Netcare and Life Healthcare Group facilities.

About Elim:

Elim is one of the world's largest producers of disposable curtains, specializing in disposable soft furnishings for medical applications. Its products are sold in 47 countries on six continents, and all production facilities have been certified carbon neutral since 2010.

About Thirdwave Supplies:

Southern Africa’s leading medical infrastructure provider, Thirdwave Supplies has outfitted 150+ healthcare facilities with cutting-edge infection prevention solutions since 2015.