P O Box Dormerton,4015
Stanely Copely Drive, Sydenhan, Durban
Tel +27 (0) 31 208 7121
Fax +27 (0) 31 209 9586
Email thami.chizama@kznhealth.gov.za
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KING GEORGE V HOSPITAL P O Box Dormerton,4015 Stanely Copely Drive, Sydenhan, Durban Tel +27 (0) 31 208 7121 Fax +27 (0) 31 209 9586 Email thami.chizama@kznhealth.gov.za |
T.B. Awareness day at King George V hospital
| The 05th of April 2005 was dedicated to educating the communities of Sydenham,
Asherville, Claire Estate and surrounding areas on T.B related issues. This
community outreach programme was planned to emphasize that we can only beat
T.B if we assist our communities in understanding the disease, knowing the
symptoms and seeking treatment and mostly complying with the prescribed
treatment. Prominent members of the community attended the awareness day, to name the few
Chief Whip B.J Buthelezi -Ethekwini Municipality, Councillor Baig -Sydenham
councillor, Inspector Mayen Lazarus-Sydenham Police Station and the community
at large. Councillor Baig applauded the work being done by King George V
Hospital in the fight against T.B and the strategy being used to educate the
community. |
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| D.O.T.S volunteers were also present and were acknowledge for the work that
they do for the community. This was in line with this year’s theme “FRONTLINE
T.B CARERS” Mr V Masuku explained how the DOTS programme works and the
difficulties being faced by the volunteers. He continued by saying “We
sometimes have to buy food for the patients using our own money to assist them
with their nutritional needs” “Each one of us can do something about the spread of T.B by identifying people with T.B and refer them to the nearest clinic and also ensuring that those suffering with the disease take their treatment in a prescribed manner” Said Mr S Masondo, Provincial T.B Co-ordinator. If all the above was done by community members the result will be that people will be cured and it will help stop the spread of T.B. |
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