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Rotary donation contributes to a more efficient Dora

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On Friday 25 April Dr Lungile Pepeta, the paediatric cardiologist at Dora Nginza, was joined by Dora Nginza board member Alan Ahlfeldt, CEO Dr Mbulawa-Hans, and Departmental Matron Sr Nozibele Manchapa to receive 4 Biolite Monitoring machines from a Rotary delegation including current club president Angela Newton, previous District Governor and principle Lionel Heath, and previous club president Kathy Hassell.

The machines, valued at R65000, monitor temperature, heart rate, saturation, and blood pressure. Currently these tasks are all done manually. Dr Pepeta stated that “having these machines means monitoring the children is more accurate and efficient. This will improve our service delivery and their health. It is a win-win made possible by Rotary. This kind of health care will make a huge difference.” The machines can be used on adults, children and babies.

Angela Newton commented: “Rotary International has child health as one of its focus points. Being able to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of children over the next years makes our time and effort to raise these funds worthwhile! It really warms the heart.”

The funds were proceeds of the Rotary Wine Auction 2013. This year the annual wine auction will be held on 20 June at Tavcor Embassy. Proceeds will again be split between a local charity and the End Polio campaign.

Rotary International, joined chiefly by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has been working very hard to eliminate polio around the world. Active polio now exists only in 3 countries (Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria). It is very important that this disease is eliminated now before it has a chance to re-introduce itself. Kathy Hassell said that “it is important to do our bit both for those in our area and for our world as a whole. Big dreams accomplish big goals”.

For more information on joining Rotary or attending the Wine Auction 2014, please contact Angela 0729400422 or Steven at info@getsteve.co.za.

Rotary PE West Dora Nginza Pediatric
Dr Lungile Pepeta and Dr Mbulalwa-Hans receive the 4 monitors donated to the Dora Nginza Pediatric Wards from Angela Newton of the Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth West. Photo: Sebastian Kuhn, 3 Clouds Photography
Rotary PE West Dora Nginza Pediatric
Estelle Ellis (Times Media reporter who has a passion for the needs of the people at Dora Nginza), Kathy Hassell (Past President, Rotary Club of PE West), Janine Hoffman (Director: Projects, Rotary Club of PE West), Dr Lungile Pepeta, Sr Nozibele Manchapa (Departmental Matron: Pediatrics), Lionel Heath (Past District Governer, Rotary International), Dr Mbulelwa-Hans (CEO, Dora Nginza Hospital), Noxolo Hlanula (Khokela Trading Enterprises, supplier of the machines), Angela Newton (President, Rotary Club of PE West), Steven Lancaster and Ellen Austin (members of the Rotary Club of PE West). Photo: Sebastian Kuhn, 3 Clouds Photography
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