To minimise the risk of the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic among the City of Ekurhuleni’s healthcare workers, thousands of PPE were donated.
According to metro spokesperson Zweli Dlamini, to boost the fight against Covid-19, the City’s frontline workers received over 2 500 litres of sanitiser, 2 500 medical-grade masks, 5 000 tongue depressors and 12 000 sleeves on February 12.
The ceremonies to mark the distribution of the PPE, led by executive mayor Mzwandile Masina, were held at Wannenburg Primary Healthcare Clinic in Primrose, Thembisa Healthcare Centre and Daveyton East Clinic.
During the handover by Masina, head sister at Wannenburg Primary Healthcare Clinic Helen Chukudu thanked the mayor for leading the fight against the pandemic, and the donors of the PPE.
“These items will have a very positive impact on us as frontline workers. This gesture will motivate me and my colleagues to work harder knowing that we are not alone in the fight against the pandemic,” said Chukudu in a statement.
Masina expressed his gratitude to the City’s healthcare workers who continuously serve the residents of Ekurhuleni. He further thanked the donors for contributing to the protection of the frontline workers.
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