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U’hage eye clinic wins award HEILIE COMBRINCK
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he Uitenhage Eye Clinic was one of eight projects selected nationally in receiving a gold Impumelelo award for excellent service delivery which improved the quality of life of the poor in South Africa. “In 2011 we provided cataract surgery to 200 people. By July 2012, 166 patients had received cataract surgery and we are aiming to perform 300 operations by the end of 2012,” said Dr William Mapham, Ophthalmology Medical Officer at the Uitenhage Eye Clinic which is part of the Uitenhage Provincial Hospital. The Eye Clinic offers a comprehensive eye care service to the surround-
ing community as well as cataract surgery which restores people’s sight. “As the cataract becomes severe patients become blind and can only tell the difference between light and dark. Patients receive operations at Uitenhage Hospital to remove the cataract and replace it with an artificial intraocular. This operation takes less than 30 minutes,” said Dr Mapham. “Patients then return to their communities being able to see and regain their place in society.” Statistics from the Uitenhage Eye Clinic show that 65% of operations are on women. It is of interest to note that this clinic was started by a woman and is run almost completely by female staff. “Congratulations to the whole team for their passion, efforts and taking up the challenges. We are
proud of you and of this achievement,” said Matron Marilyn Klassen Assistant Director Nursing at the Uitenhage Provincial Hospital. “This shows what can be achieved when you are passionate about the service you provide.” According to Dr Mapham, the success of the Uitenhage Eye Clinic is replicable. “Having the support from a Provincial Hospital, building the clinic up from an outreach service to a comprehensive eye care service to employing full time staff and running it efficiently could be copied by other areas in the Eastern Cape or indeed other provinces.” ;Sr Nomakhosi Maramncwa and Sr Valerie Säfers from the Uitenhage Eye Clinic showing the award. Photo: HEILIE COMBRINCK
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VWSA SUPPORTS MARINE WEEK
This week on our website:
Win! Win! Win! <In a massive show of sup port for National Marine Week, more than 110 Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) employees participated in volunteer action at the South African Marine Rehabilitation and Education Centre (SAM REC) at Cape Recife the past weekend. Seen above are (from left) Dr Raman Parbhoo, Rajesh Parbhoo and Harshal Parbhoo with Nonqubela Maliza (VWSA Director of Government & Corporate Affairs). Read more on p.8. Photo: SUPPLIED
Win your share of Dowwe Dolla tickets for her show of October 24 in Uitenhage.
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