Mediclinic Nelspruit now operates a Covid-19 vaccination centre. It provides access to vaccines for any eligible member of the public who still needs to be vaccinated.

Dr Gerrit de Villiers, the chief clinical officer of Mediclinic Southern Africa, said the vaccination centre is operating on an appointment basis.

“This is to ensure that those allocated to our facilities by the EVDS system are prioritised and that there is sufficient stock for these individuals. Limited walk-ins will be accepted where EVDS vaccination appointments have not been met.

The vaccination centre will operate Mondays to Fridays between 08:00 and 15:00. It will offer the Johnson&Johnson vaccine. We will also assist members of the community who seek assistance with registration and welcome these enquiries and walk-ins.

“As this pandemic continues to progress throughout South Africa, Mediclinic would strongly emphasise the need for the public to protect their own health and the health of others by being vaccinated against Covid-19.

“Vaccination protects against becoming severely ill from the virus, as well as reducing the risk of death. We ask community members to please assist others who need help with registering,” he said.

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De Villiers said Mediclinic is proud to play its part in the public phase of the government vaccine roll-out campaign, as well as completing the vaccination of its own healthcare workers.

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