Gauteng Health MEC to Launch Chronic Medication Delivery Project

22 September 2008

Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa will today, 22 September 2008 launch a pilot project for the distribution of chronic medicines to patients at Refiloe Community Hall in Cullinan.

The aim of the project is to distribute medication to patients who have chronic ailments at their homes, thus eliminating overcrowding at clinics. Community Health Workers, who will be paid a monthly stipend, will help in the distribution with the support and supervision of pharmacists.

Media is invited to attend

Details of the launch are as follows:
Date:              22 September 2008
Venue:           Refiloe Community Hall near Cullinan Mines, Cullinan
Time:             10am
Enquiries:       Zanele Mngadi on 082 3301148 and Phumelele Kaunda on 082 334 9851
RSVP:            Patricia Mokoena on 082 924 88 00
Directions:      Matlakala Segole on 082 452 5709
Issued by the Gauteng Health Department