23 October 2007
Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa will open a new world-class pharmacy, a
Kangaroo Mother Care Unit as well as participate in the five kilometres walk as
part of the department's healthy lifestyle campaign at Leratong Hospital on
Thursday, 25 October.
The construction of the pharmacy has cost R17 million. It has 10
state-of-the-art service points which will accommodate 200 patients. The
pharmacy promises to improve service delivery and reduce waiting times. The
Kangaroo Mother Care Unit which will cater for premature born babies and their
mothers will go a long way in ensuring that low birth weight babies are given a
better chance of survival.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 25 October 2007
Time: The Fun walk starts at 07h30 and the formal programme at 10h00
Venue: Leratong Hospital, Kagiso
For more information contact:
Zanele Mngadi
Cell: 082 330 1148
Howard Ndaba
Cell: 082 334 9851
To make reservations:
Phumelele Kaunda
Tel: 011 355 3268
Cell: 073 185 3644
Sandile Gwayi
Cell: 082 491 2101
Issued by: Department of Health, Gauteng Provincial Government
23 October 2007
