Showing posts with label Medical Services. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Medical Services. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Swine Flu A Concern for South African Health Officials

Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says an outbreak of the swine flu in South Africa could be disastrous during the World Cup -- and event held in the height of the flu season of June and July.

Motsoaledi said the department of health had managed to acquire 1.3m doses of the H1N1 vaccine and another 3.5m doses from the World Health Organisation.

"We received a letter from the World Health Organisation that they are going to donate to South Africa 3.5m doses of H1N1 which will arrive in this country by March," he said, adding that the WHO donation saved South Africa about 250m rand (£20m).

South Africa worried by possibility of World Cup swine flu outbreak
Guardian
February 15, 2010

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Health Sector '90%' Ready for World Cup

Health officials in South Africa say the nation's health sector is "90%" ready to handle any medical issues experienced during the World Cup.

With just over 100 days before the matches, the sector has to finalise preparations for responsive health services, as well as a disaster management plan and prompt responses.

SWC: Health services 90% ready
News24
February 8, 2010

Medical Center Will Be Established at Polokwane Stadium

A health center will be linked to the Peter Mokaba Stadium stadium in Polokwane to help with any injuries and medical issues during World Cup matches.

The Limpopo Provincial 2010 FIFA Health Committee is pleased with moves to set up the centre as well as progress made towards the final preparations for the event.

The Committee, which met at the weekend, confirmed that Polokwane, Mankweng Hospital Complex, Lebowakgomo, Mokopane, Seshego, and Polokwane - Medi Clinic Hospital were ready for the World Cup.

Key facilities at these hospitals such as theatre operations, trauma centres and intensive care units have gone through an intensive checking process and will be ready to handle any casualty during the event.

South Africa: 2010 Medical Centre for Limpopo
BuaNews
February 8, 2010

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Health Officials Claim Readiness for Cup Boom

Health officials claim South Africa's clinics and health facilities will be ready to handle the influx of people and patients during the World Cup.

Local organising committee (LOC) representative Victor Ramathasela said the country was ready to provide health services of world standard.

"I can confidently and boldly say that we are ready to provide health services of world standards and more."

SA clinics ready for World Cup influx
Independent Online
February 10, 2010

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Medical Capacity During World Cup a Concern for Health Officials

Health officials are warning that the possibility of disaster is very high during the World Cup, mainly due to the country's low amount of medical workers.

Speaking during a panel discussion at the World Conference on Disasters and Emergency Medicine on Tuesday, Dr Wayne Smith, the head of the Western Cape's 2010 health planning unit, said it was "dangerous" for authorities to be over-confident in South Africa's medical ability to deal with disasters simply because the country hosted the Rugby and Cricket World Cups without incident.

'Be prepared for any World Cup disaster'
Cape Argus
November 25, 2009