MLCCP Donates Much Needed Cancer Equipment

MLCCP Donates Much Needed Cancer Equipment

UKZN’s Multinational Lung Cancer Control Programme (MLCCP) under the Cancer & Infectious Diseases Research Unit (CIDERU) recently made a significant donation to Addington Hospital, valued at R102 000.

The donated items included a multipurpose therapy chair, draughstman chairs, office chairs, a haemoglobin meter and strips, as well as a microwave, all aimed at strengthening the health system in the province.

The handover ceremony took place at the Addington Oncology Department where prominent figures from the MLCCP and hospital staff were present. Among the attendees were Professor Themba Ginindza and Professor Khumbulani Hlongwana, MLCCP Principal Investigators; Dr Shona Bhadree, Head of Oncology at Addington Hospital; and various staff members from Addington Oncology and Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital.

Ginindza emphasised that the donation aligns with the MLCCP’s overarching objective of strengthening health systems. He said the contributions would significantly improve the overall hospital experience for both patients and healthcare workers alike.

In particular, Ginindza highlighted the importance of the donated chairs in promoting staff comfort, enabling them to carry out their duties efficiently. Additionally, the multipurpose therapy chair will be utilised in the chemo suite to enhance patient comfort during their treatment.

The generous donation from CIDERU through the MLCCP project demonstrates their commitment to supporting healthcare facilities and furthering their mission of combating lung cancer. It is anticipated that these contributions will have a positive impact on the quality of care provided at Addington Hospital, benefiting both patients and medical professionals.

Words: Nombuso Dlamini

Photograph: Supplied