R61m clinic opens in George
THE LONG-awaited new clinic at the back of Imizamo Yethu School in George, which was expected to be completed by the end of 2017, is now open.
This R61 million newly built Thembalethu Community Day Centre was officially opened by the Western Capehealth MEC Dr Nomafrench Mbombo yesterday.
“We are proud to be handing over this state-of-the-art facility to the community of Thembalethu. It is important to ensure that the healthcare package offered in our facilities suits the needs of our communities, and we constantly have to expand our services.
“This new facility is in direct response to the community’s needs, and we pride ourselves on what we offer our patients. We continuously strive to offer the best services to all our clients in the best possible facilities,” Mbombo added.
The new 3 490m² facility in Nelson Mandela Boulevard could no longer accommodate the growing population’s health needs. The Thembalethu Community Day Centre has a staff component of 44 and renders the full package of primary healthcare services, with additional rehabilitation services.
This centre is divided into units for infectious disease; chronic care; acute treatment; and a pharmacy.
The facility also makes provision for oral health, women and child health, and rehabilitation and therapy services. – Staff Reporter