Klerksdorp Hospital Renal Unit Patient life improved after a kidney transplant.
Since the successful kidney transplant there is now changes on the body including facial appearance and skin texture (complexion) says Mr Bonakele Khalipa : An energized productive bank employee.
North West Province; Matlosoana City: It was joy and at the same time cry of happiness when one of the renal unit patient in Klerksdorp Hospital was immediately called to receive a kidney donation at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg hospital.
A 31-year Bonakele John Kalipa who has been on haemodialysis for a duration of four hours, three times a week in klerksdorp hospital was fully worked up for renal transplantation by the team led by Nephrologist Dr. Wanis Shali.
“Despite the challenges of staff shortage, we created the third shift which starts after 4pm to accommodate him and other patients who are working full time since the 6th of September 2012. This means he waited for about 8 years for a kidney transplant” said Dr. Shali.
A life saving call from the transplant unit in Charlotte Maxeke; Johannesburg hospital was received in the morning the 24 January 2020 for a kidney transplantation.
Mr. Kalipa who was at work when the call came, was transported from Klerksdorp hospital to Charlotte Maxeke hospital by Dr. Nasreen Daniels, one of the junior doctors in the Renal Unit in her car to avoid any delays and delivered the patient in less than 2 hours. Her act of kindness has changed the life of this young man forever.
Mr. Kalipa was successfully transplanted on the same evening of Friday the 24 January 2020. He was in a jolly good mood and doing well in his road to recovery in Johannesburg hospital. He was discharge home on the 7th February 2020. Kalipha’s live improved after a kidney transplant.
“We congratulate the Klerksdorp Renal Dialysis team for their dedicated work and thank the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg hospital team for their support and exceptional work when coming to transplant procedure. It’s after a long time that a patient in the klerksdorp Renal Unit is receiving a transplant as the last time it occurred was in November 2015” said Dr. Mpho Dikhing-Mahole: Acting CEO of Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex.
We always appreciate those people who sacrifice to give hope and happiness to others during their hard times, despite the unfortunate circumstance they find themselves in. We appreciate their sacrifice and to give new life for those awaiting transplant. Whilst, at the same time facing difficulties of loss of loved one.
“Kalipa is indeed deserving because despite of his kidney failure he never gave up and continues to be productive and had working 7 days a week”. “On behalf of the renal team Dr. Wanis Shali said “It was a pleasurable moment when Kalipa visit the unit with his family after he was successfully discharged from Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg hospital”.
“We take this opportunity to encourage people in our communities to register as organ donors and continue to give hope and happiness for others in need, and save lives”. We always have an open door to anyone who is willing to be a donor.
We had an opportunity to interview Mr. Bonakele Kalipa recently kidney transplanted, and this is what he said:
Since the transplant there is now changes on the body including facial appearance and skin texture (complexion). I am now energized; I have time to blend with my family. My sincere heart felt thank you goes to the renal unit team for their treatment, support and encouragement. I would also like to thank my family and friend who supported me throughout. Let alone, my colleagues who understood my situation and willing to always give support.
“In Renal Unit Team again, to those who in their busy schedule took time to arrange and transported me to Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg hospital’, ‘thank you for your selflessness and willingness to make a difference in my life. To the those who did the procedure”, “you are the boss” keep on doing good and hold your professional skill to the highest” added Kalipa.
“To the community, register to be donors, and do not be afraid to donate to save lives. To other patient hope and patience pay”. “Keep on being complaint so when the right moment comes you are ready” concluded Kalipa.
Enquiries:
Mr. Nico Masiu
Communications manager
Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex
Tel: 018 4064703
Cell: 060 683 7096
Fax: 018 462 5923
E-mail: Rmasiu@nwpg.gov.za
