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Giving back on Mandela Day

ROB KNOWLES, TK MTIKI and JON HOUZET Nelson Mandela Day was on Sunday July 18, where businesses, organisations and individuals contributed 67 minutes more in service to their community. Locally, Mandela Day activities seemed fewer than in…

Covid-19 vaccination update from Ndlambe Municipality

There are currently 42 active cases of Covid-19 in Ndlambe (Alexandria – 2; Bathurst – 3; Boknes – 1; Kenton – 2; Kleinemonde – 2; Port Alfred – 29; Station Hill – 1; Cannon Rocks – 2). The vaccination roll out for the over 60s is…

Covid-19 vaccination update for Ndlambe residents

Brief overview of what to expect at a Covid-19 vaccination site There are presently 17 active cases of Covid-19 in Ndlambe. (Bathurst 1; Kenton-on-Sea 2; Kleinemonde 2; Port Alfred 11; Cannon Rocks 1). Vaccination roll out for the over…

LIFE-SAVING MACHINES: Gift of the Givers donated 12 boxes of much needed continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines to Port Alfred Hospital last Wednesday, while Marjorie Parrish TB Hospital received six boxes of the machines which can also be used in ambulances. Pictured with the boxes are, from left, Dr Reinet Van Jaarsveld, professional nurse Xolani Vilane, professional nurse Carol Collins, Dr Mark Downey and Gift of the Givers Eastern Cape co-ordinator Corene Conradie Picture: TK MTIKI

Gift of the Givers donates breathing equipment to Port Alfred hospitals

Gift of the Givers (GOTG) visited Port Alfred Hospital and Marjorie Parrish TB Hospital last Wednesday to donate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines for Covid-19 patients. Despite having a reduction in admission of…

Emergency contact numbers

In case you encounter problems during the 21-day lockdown, here are the emergency numbers you may need to contact: Port Alfred Hospital – (046) 604-4000 SAPS offices – (046) 604-2001/2 Atlas Multi Security – (046) 624-2508 Chubb Security…

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE: People of all age groups gathered at the Port Alfred Civic Centre last Friday for a health awareness day Picture: TK MTIKI

Health awareness day of note

A well planned health awareness day event organised by Port Alfred Hospital Town Clinic in partnership with Port Alfred Hospital and Ndlambe Municipality attracted people of all age groups on Friday to check their health statuses. Other…

Outcry over Port Alfred Hospital’s treatment

Port Alfred Hospital’s treatment appears to be on everyone lips, due to what looks like poor service often received by patients. Recently Reverend Wandile Ngcobo came to the TotT office to put a spotlight on what he called “unfair…

BLOCKADE AT RECEPTION ENTRANCE: Workers at Port Alfred Hospital went on strike last week, and were singing in front of the help desk office to express their dissatisfactions while management was discussing their grievances inside Picture: TK MTIKI

Mystery strike at PA Hospital

PORT Alfred Hospital staff went on strike last Wednesday, which resulted in patients being diverted to Settlers Hospital in Grahamstown. Talk of the Town was informed of the strike by a member of the public, and when a reporter arrived he…