South Africa’s state hospitals are under tremendous strain on a normal day, and when disaster strikes, the under-resourced facilities cannot cope under the pressure. The lack of medical equipment, supplies, bed space and staff, among other contributing factors, lead to avoidable illness and deaths.
Gift of the Givers sees the need and supports these facilities through our ongoing Healthcare project which includes:
Where Compassion Powers Care 🩺🤝 | At Steve Biko Academic Hospital, an incredible energy fills the halls. Dedicated healthcare workers and support staff are coming together with one shared purpose - bringing comfort, dignity, and relief to every patient during our Marathon Catch-Up Surgeries Initiative.To contribute towards our interventions, visit: 🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference 📞 : 0800 786 911 #GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #Healthcare #SouthAfrica
When Systems Fail, People Step In 🏥🛠 | Orthopaedic theatres at Steve Biko Academic Hospital re currently unable to operate safely after a circuit breaker failure disrupted the chiller system and air handling units. Without the required 16°C environment, infection risks rise - putting critical surgeries on hold. In response, we deployed two engineering teams, working alongside health authorities, to urgently assess repairs and restore functionality despite aging infrastructure.To contribute towards our interventions, visit: 🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference 📞 : 0800 786 911 #GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #Healthcare #SouthAfrica
Marathon of Hope: Clearing the Surgical Backlog ⛑ | The marathon has begun! 🌟 Teams from public hospitals, private sector, and Gift of the Givers are working across five theatres in two hospitals - without disrupting normal hospital services - to tackle the surgical backlog. This life-changing initiative will now happen 4-6 times a year, giving more patients the care they’ve been waiting for. 🙏To contribute towards our interventions, visit: 🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference 📞 : 0800 786 911 #GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #Healthcare #SouthAfrica
Keeping Life-Saving Equipment Ready🩺 | Amos Kgosana visited the Steve Biko Academic Hospital theatres, overseeing vital upgrades: 35 defibrillators repaired, 24 theatre tables refurbished, and essential equipment calibrated.To contribute towards our interventions, visit: 🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference 📞 : 0800 786 911 #GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #Healthcare #SouthAfrica
✈️🩺 | Gift of the Givers theatre nurses, bringing decades of combined expertise, flew in from Cape Town to support the marathon catch-up surgeries at Tshwane District Hospital. Some have been part of past life-changing initiatives, proving that skill and dedication travel far to bring hope. 💚To contribute towards our interventions, visit: 🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference 📞 : 0800 786 911 #GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #Healthcare #SouthAfrica
Marathon catch-up surgeries at Tshwane District 🩺 | Hospital Led by Professor Rachuene and Dr Khanyisile Tshabalala, the orthopaedic team arrives at Tshwane District Hospital - ready to restore mobility and hope. For patients who’ve waited too long, this moment means everything. 💚To contribute towards our interventions, visit: 🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference 📞 : 0800 786 911 #GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #Healthcare #SouthAfrica
