Ward-Based War Room also provides Covid-19 testing
Since the launch of the WBWR last year, health practitioners in the City have been targeting hot spots in their fight.
Ekurhuleni residents are advised that services offered by the Ward-Based War Room (WBWR) team members also include rapid testing for Covid-19 that provides same-day results.
“The City continues to work hand in hand with the provincial government in strengthening the fight against Covid-19 and amongst its efforts is the convenient rapid Covid-19 test that is provided at various areas the teams visit,” said MMC for Health and Social Services Clr Nomadlozi Nkosi.
The MMC further states that the Covid-19 tests are offered parallel to assisting citizens who are 60 years and older to register on the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS).
“Residents of the City are strongly encouraged to take up the opportunity and utilise the services offered by the teams,” said the MMC.
Since the launch of the WBWR last year, health practitioners in the City have been targeting hot spots in their fight.
Services rendered in the identified hot spot areas include, but are not limited to:
• Door-to-door public awareness and education
• Health screening including Covid-19 testing
• Mobile clinic services
• Registration on the EVDS
The WBWR team, comprising environmental health practitioners, health promoters and professional nurses will be visiting the following areas:
• June 25: Zonkizizwe Taxi Rank (Ward 61), Kwa Maisela, Etwatwa (Ward 109) and Mthambeka Shops (Ward 11).
• June 28: Rondebult Taxi rank (Ward 41), Gabon, Daveyton (Ward 69) and Zone 12 next to robots (Ward 102).
• June 29: Dexter Butchery, Thokoza (Ward 52), Mkhalazenke, Daveyton (Ward 68) and Zinyiko (Ward 90).
• June 30: Phola Park Ground next to the clinic (Ward 57) and Boksburg Civic taxi rank (Ward 32).
