The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, will today pay a visit to a doctor who contracted tuberculosis (TB) while caring for patients in one of the Department's hospital.
"An effective exposure control programme should have responsible people assigned to lead the programme and a committee (such as an infection-control or health and safety committee) that includes representatives from workers and managers to evaluate the hazards, compile data, and make recommendations for prevention" says the MEC for Health, Dr Dhlomo.
The MEC will visit the doctor (Dr Pather) to show support and to hear from her how she had been supported by the department in her predicament. The MEC came to know and appreciate the extent of the problem following an SABC Special Assignment programme flighted on 23 March 2010 where the story of Dr Pather was featured.
Journalists are invited to join the MEC for interview and photo opportunity as follows;
Date : 26 March 2010 (Friday)
Time : 14h45 for 15h00
Venue : 20 Glastonbury Avenue, Somerset Park, Umhlanga
Directions:
Off N2 take Umhlanga Rocks offramp turn right
Pass circle 1 and circle 2, stay on Umhlanga Rocks drive
Pass Multichoice offices on your right hand.
Take right turn thereafter into Somerset Park (Keynsham Avenue)
At top of short valley you will see Harvest church on left.
Immediately turn left into Glastonbury Avenue.
No. 20 on right side.
Please confirm attendance as there is space limitations:
Chris Maxon
Cell: 0832850567
Issued by: Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government
26/03/2010
