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Hospital Managers Message
Once again you all need to be congratulated for the dedication and hard work throughout the year. As an example the staff in the Pharmacy have been working extended hours since April to ensure that patients do not have to come back to hospital the next day for their medication.
The appointment of the assistant nursing managers has greatly assisted in the efficient functioning of the nursing division.

We once again had great difficulty in filling clinical posts in 2004. The fact that this hospital did not qualify for the inhospitable allowance added to our difficulty in attracting and retaining staff. Indications at this time are that 2005 will be a much better year in terms of staffing.

It is unfortunate that the hospital appears to be the target for vandals and other mischief-makers increasingly frequently over the past year. We have bolstered hospital security as much as possible within the financial constraints. All of us need to also take ownership for the areas in which we work. There is a need to take action or report to the relevant people if things are amiss.

The hospital has commenced with the rollout of ARV in October. Medical and nursing staff that have been appointed specifically to the ARV clinic. At present there are approximately 100 patients on ARV and more than 400 patients have been screened.

I am also pleased to announce that the tender for the renovation of ward D1 has been awarded. The work involves the building of additional ablution facilities in the sunroom, the renovation of the existing ablutions and the renovation of the existing ward. The contract is for a 5 - month period. There will be some inconvenience, as the ward will need to be closed for this period. I consider this a small price to pay for the upgrade to our physical facility.

I wish staff well over the festive period, have a blessed Christmas, to all those going on holiday enjoy the rest and come back refreshed to tackle the old and new challenges in 2005. Dr P.S. Subban