Pediatric patients’ patience rewarded thanks to some caring friends

MBOMBELA – The PCA secretary, Surika van der Merwe, said the week saw a young local boy receiving much-needed surgery from a renowned ear, nose and throat specialist, Dr Gustav Smook of Busamed, while another child with cerebral palsy received his special Madiba buggy from Stepmed.

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Van der Merwe said last week also saw PCA helping another little local boy to get an appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon, and a young girl receiving an appointment with a doctor.

“Thank you, Dr Smook and Busamed Private Hospital in Mbombela, for your kind assistance to the little boy we brought to you for help,” she said.