Appeal for Donations to Save Children Hospital

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 15:36
RED Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town, appeals for any donation towards upgrading the specialist surgical ward (D1)
RED Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town, is appealing for any donation towards upgrading the specialist surgical ward (D1) which handles about 180 admissions a month.

In a press statement, the hospital says, “Hospital staff strive to provide the best possible medical, surgical and nursing care with the shortest hospitalisation possible. To achieve this effectively and efficiently ward D1 urgently requires an upgrade.”

The hospital points out that the nature of the patient load, type and creativity in D1 further emphasises the fact that an upgrade is critical, adding that the ward plays a significant role in providing the best training and teaching across all categories of staff and families and plays an active role in research and rehabilitation.

The estimated cost for the renovations is about R10 million.

To read the article titled, “Help save children’s hospital,” click here.
Source: 
Sowetan

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