Thungela donated medical equipment and furniture valued at R1.5 million to public healthcare facilities in Mpumalanga. The donation will enhance patient care at Evander Hospital in the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality, as well as King Nyabela Hospital and Sr. Mashiteng Clinic in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, strengthening essential services in the communities where Thungela operates. The donation addresses pressing needs in public healthcare facilities where reliable clinical equipment is vital for patient flow, emergency response, and consistent care.
Mpumi Sithole, executive head of corporate affairs at Thungela, said: “Access to primary healthcare services is essential for building healthy, resilient communities. These donations will equip local facilities with functional medical furniture and equipment, supporting healthcare workers in delivering vital services to patients from surrounding communities.
The donation includes hospital beds, mattresses, bedside cupboards, traction beds, respiratory support systems, infusion pumps, patient monitoring equipment, vaccine refrigeration units and portable pulse oximeters.
The Mpumalanga Department of Health welcomed Thungela’s investment, highlighting its vital role in strengthening public healthcare delivery, especially in communities where resources remain limited. Ms Sasekani Manzini, MEC for Health in the Mpumalanga Province, said: “The donated equipment will help strengthen the capacity of our facilities to deliver care for patients more effectively.”
“This is closely aligned with our impact goal to improve access to quality community infrastructure and healthcare services, making a lasting impact to the lives of residents of Mpumalanga’s communities,” said Sithole.
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