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MEDIA RELEASE – COVID-19 UPDATE
KwaDukuza Private Hospital (KPH), would like to confirm that 176 staff, inclusive of service providers were tested for Covid-19 and all tested negative. Our findings and outcome of results, indicate that the Specialist who tested positive, contracted the virus outside of the facility, and was self-isolating prior to him being symptomatic. He has been self-isolating, […]
First spinal surgery for KwaDukuza Private Hospital
We had our first spinal decompression with instrumentation surgery after welcoming specialist neurosurgeon, Dr Kritish Timakia, to the team on Thursday, 14 May 2020. Dr Timakia, together with his team of doctors, KPH specialist anaesthetist, Dr Rishant Gobind, and specialist orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Sailesh Ragoo, worked on the patient for 6 hours. “It was very […]
KPH Nursing Team teach Handwashing at Hesto
In an effort to spread awareness of the Corona Virus (Covid-19) global outbreak, our nursing team presented hand washing demonstrations to local industry, Hesto Harnesses, on 11 March 2020. This is an exercise which every industry will benefit from, especially, during this pandemic. For more information, or to make use of our free healthy hand […]
New Team at KPH Emergency Department
Redpill Casualty, owned by local general practitioners, Dr Deen Pillay and Dr Jeevren Reddy, took over the emergency department at KwaDukuza Private Hospital from 1 March 2020. The team was visited by the acting Mayor of KwaDukuza, Her Worship, Dolly Govender, on 5 March 2020, where they celebrated by cutting a ribbon and cake with […]
Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month
Our team at KwaDukuza Private Hospital (KPH), teamed up with Spec Savers and Lancet (Stanger), to host a Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day at the KwaDukuza Mall on Saturday, 29 February 2020. The event was aimed at creating awareness of Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month, which is celebrated by the Department of Health in February annually. The […]
KPH celebrates National Emergency Services Day
We commemorated this day by inviting local ambulance services, the Umhlali South African Police Services (SAPS) K9 Unit, the KwaDukuza Fire Department, the KwaDukuza Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), the team from Ndlondlo Reptile Park and KPH staff to attend the celebrations. The day kicked-off with a talk about the importance of national emergency services, by […]
SANBS hosts 5th successful blood drive at KPH
The South African National Blood Services (SANBS) held their 5th blood drive at KPH. There were 10 donors who were able to donate on the day.
KPH celebrates Pharmacy Month
The KPH Pharmacy celebrated Pharmacy month by hosting a series of competitions which allowed entrants to win prizes.
KPH hosts prayer session against Gender-Based Violence
KPH female staff got together, discussed gender-based violence after the recent increased attacks on women and children and said a prayer and sang a song for the victims of this violence in South Africa on Friday, 8 August 2019.
KPH Secretaries gifted for Secretaries Day
The KPH Ward Administrative Clerks and the Hospital Secretary were presented with a pamper hamper gift for their hard work on Secretaries Day.
KPH joins North Coast Primary School for Career’s Day
Midwife and acting Maternity and Paediatric ward unit manager, Sister Thula Mbambo and Pharmacy Manager, Dhirendra Redhi, joined the Grade 7 learners of North Coast Primary School on Wednesday, 28 August where they discussed their respective medical professions.
KPH hosts first Continued Medical Education Seminar
On Friday, 23 August, we hosted a Continued Medical Education (CME) Seminar. Our specialists, local general practitioners, allied services and unit managers and exco team were invited to attend the event. Specialist Ophthalmologist, Dr Bhavna Jugadoe and Specialist Physician, Dr Dhiren Sadhabiriss joined us as speakers for the evening. Dr Jugadoe presented on the topic, […]