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Community members wait to be vaccinated in the Extension 9 Hall. Makana has the best vaccination rate in the Sarah Baartman district so far. Photo: Sue Maclennan Makana forges ahead with vaccinations
The Department of Health’s Makana Subdistrict vaccination team has achieved over 31% of its Covid-19 vaccination target and acting head Mohamed Docrat says if they continue at this rate, they will reach 50% of their vaccination target for Makana.
Area based vaccination drives are continuing in Makhanda, with 1200 people vaccinated in two days this week at the Joza Indoor Sport Centre. Vaccination campaigns have also been conducted at the Extension 9, Albany Road Recreation and BB Zondani halls and on Friday 22 July, vaccinations move to the Foley’s Ground sport centre in Hlalani.
Builders step in for People with Disabilities
The constructions team laying down paving at the approach to the Association for People With Disabilities at the Settlers Day Hospital complex in Cobden Street. Photos: Lane Tao
Last month, local construction businesses CM Heunis CC and Gem Paving came to the aid of the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities, an NGO. APD’s office area has long suffered with a dilapidated ramp for vehicles and pedestrians. The torn concrete made for a bumpy ride with cars but is even worse for our clientele in wheelchairs who had to push themselves up the uneven slope.
The Covid-19 vaccination programme will be launched in Makhanda on Wednesday 10 February. Hospital staff are the first in line, with other high-risk health workers to follow.
Meanwhile, dozens of private and public health workers from the Department of Health’s Makana District (which includes Ndlambe) this week attended training sessions in Makhanda on administering the AstraZeneca Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine.
One million Covid-19 vaccines from the Serum Institute of India arrived in South Africa on Monday, with a further 500 000 due to arrive later this month.
Department of Health sources told GMDirect that vaccination could begin in Makhanda as soon as Wednesday. However, a sample from every batch must first be tested by the National Control Laboratory at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on Monday said this testing was expected to be completed only by 12 February and it’s not clear how this will be fast-tracked.
You are at:Home»OUR TOWN»Emergency & Well-being»Givers bring ventilators as hospital braces for second wave
The GIft of the Givers Corene Conradie demonstrates to Nursing Services Deputy Manager Yvonne Ngesi how to fit the CPAP oxygen delivery unit. The organisation donated 12 CPAP oxygen delivery units to Settlers Hospital on 6 January 2021. Ngesi is the hospital s acting CEO. Photo: Sue Maclennan Givers bring ventilators as hospital braces for second wave
The 51 CPAP oxygen-delivery machines delivered by Gift of the Givers this week to health facilities in Makana will significantly boost their capacity to assist Covid patients. This comes as hospitals, clinics and the ambulance services brace for an anticipated rise in Covid cases when businesses and schools reopen.