The Desmond Tutu Centre(DTTC), under the mandate of their President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief Project (PEPFAR) has donated medical equipment to the value of some R340 000,00 to the City of Cape Town.
“In keeping with our goal of building a Caring City committed to redress and the rectification of historical imbalances, we appreciate the efforts of organisations who contribute to the well-being of our residents. We are certain that these donations will make a welcome addition to the healthcare system and would like to thank the DTTC for their donation,” said Mayoral Committee Member for Health, Councillor Lungiswa James.
The donation includes Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) sets which will improve the quality of treatment given at the City’s clinics.
The DTTC also agreed to install the ENT sets, along with 18 X-ray viewing boxes that will help ensure increased efficiency within the healthcare system.
There are minimal costs associated with the donation, which will be absorbed into City Health’s budget.
PEPFAR is the cornerstone and largest component of the U.S. President’s Global Health Initiative. With a special focus on improving the health of women, newborns and children, the Global Health Initiative’s goal is to save the greatest number of lives by increasing and building upon what works and, then, supporting countries as they work to improve the health of their own people.
“Initiatives like this assist the City in making the health system work better for the people of Cape Town,” said Cllr James.
