Today, the MEC for Health in KwaZulu-Natal will visit Addington hospital following reports in the print media of patients being "turned away from the emergency unit" by security.
The MEC is visiting the hospital to get first hand information on what transpired and also to interact with patients and staff on the delivery of quality healthcare as his focal area as announced during his budget speech for 2010/11.
The MEC would also wish to satisfy himself with the state of readiness for the 2010 FIFA World Cup spectacular to take place in 34 days time.
Journalists are invited for interview and photo opportunity.
Date: Friday, 7 May 2010
Time: 11h00
Venue: Addington hospital, Durban
Contact:
Chris Maxon
Tel: 033 395 3130
Fax: 033 342 0429
Cell: 083 285 0567
E-mail: chris.maxon@kznhealth.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government
7 May 2010
