KZN Health EMS humbled and elated as private sector makes beds available in the fight against the Coronavirus

KWAZULU-Natal Health MEC Ms Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu has heaped praise on nearly a dozen private healthcare service providers who have agreed to avail their hospital wards and beds – free of charge – in the event of a large-scale outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus in the province.

The meeting capped off a busy week in which MEC Simelane-Zulu engaged with various sectors of society – from the clergy, to the diplomatic corps, organised labour, traditional leaders, the taxi industry, and media editors – with the aim of heightening awareness about Coronavirus, as well as how to face up to its projected impact. These engagements also focused on how the virus can be prevented; its symptoms, and what those who exhibit them need to do.

At a meeting held in Pietermaritzburg yesterday, the private healthcare practitioners agreed to put the country first and lend a hand in the fight against a scourge which has led to the declaration of a National State of Disaster.

MEC Simelane-Zulu said…

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