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The Citizen
13 hours ago
- Health
- The Citizen
WATCH: Hospital group provides free surgeries
TO commemorate Mandela Day, Busamed Private Hospital Group performed life-changing surgeries at no cost to people who were either on long State hospital waiting lists or have been unable to access the necessary care. This was Busamed's group-wide campaign through their UniversalCare@Busamed programme, the group's ongoing commitment to fulfilling their purpose of empowering communities to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Roxy Naidoo, marketing manager at Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital, said in tribute to Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service, their goal is to perform 67 surgeries across the Busamed group during July 2025. Also read: Watch: Pinetown SAPS makes sandwiches for Mandela Day The majority of these surgeries took place on Mandela Day, July 18. 'All procedures are offered at no cost to the patients. Services are donated by our surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing staff, allied professionals, and hospital teams. 'Medical consumables and pharmaceuticals are sponsored by our valued industry partners.' According to Naidoo, on the day of surgeries, employees will have the opportunity to volunteer in any capacity — whether within their professional role or in support activities such as admissions, patient transport, catering, housekeeping, or hosting families. 'This initiative aligns with our ongoing UniversalCare@Busamed programme, representing a tangible, compassionate demonstration of our purpose, to empower our communities to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. 'It's an opportunity for our teams to come together in service of our patients and communities, honouring the legacy of Nelson Mandela through real, life-altering impact.' For more from the Highway Mail, follow us on Facebook , X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter here

IOL News
2 days ago
- Health
- IOL News
Busamed Private Hospital Group's tribute to Nelson Mandela: 67 life-changing surgeries for those in need
Dr Sam Moodley, an Orthopaedic surgeon with Gloria Sokhela Image: Supplied In a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Nelson Mandela, Busamed Private Hospital Group committed to an ambitious initiative to offer 67 life-changing surgeries across its facilities. This generous contribution was part of their celebrations for Mandela Month, which commemorates the remarkable 67 years of public service devoted by the iconic South African leader. The initiative, which was conducted through the UniversalCare@Busamed programme, underscored the group's long-standing commitment to empowering communities to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. All procedures were provided free of charge to patients in desperate need of medical attention, particularly those who have been languishing on lengthy waiting lists at state hospitals or who had faced barriers in accessing essential surgical care. 'In the spirit of this important day, Busamed Private Hospital Group is proud to announce a group-wide campaign through our UniversalCare@Busamed programme, demonstrating our dedication to fulfilling our purpose,' stated a representative of the group. This campaign is a tangible, compassionate act of service that looks to mirror Mandela's values of generosity, community support and leadership. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The surgeries were conducted by the exceptional teams at Busamed, including skilled surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing staff, and allied professionals. The necessary medical consumables and pharmaceuticals for the procedures were sponsored by industry partners, demonstrating a united front of support for the noble cause. 'We are thankful to our partners for their invaluable contributions,' the statement read. The initiative also presented a unique opportunity for Busamed employees to engage in community service. Staff members were encouraged to volunteer in various roles, ranging from their professional capacities to supporting activities such as admissions, patient transport, catering, and housekeeping. This collective effort not only enhanced patient care but also nurtured a sense of unity and collaboration. The campaign reflected the spirit of Mandela Day, celebrated on July 18, which called upon individuals and organisations to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to making a positive change in their communities. Through the initiative, Busamed Private Hospital Group not only aligned with Mandela's ethos of selflessness but also ensured that impactful healthcare was accessible to those in need, paving the way for healthier futures. DAILY NEWS