War room patients can breath a sigh of relief
Patients who receive prescription medication and medical screenings from the War Room in Ward 3, were left devastated at the news that the screening service would be taken away.
NEWCASTLE – Patients who receive prescription medication and medical screenings from the War Room in Ward 3, were left devastated at the news that the screening service would be taken away.
Although, the dispatch of medication is still afforded, the removal of the professional nurse caused an outrage among patients who rely on this aid.
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21-year-old nursing volunteer, Sihle Ngwenya, who is currently in a two year training programme, has offered his services to the War Room with the help of Ward 3 Councillor, Matthew Shunmugam.
Sihle has worked as a volunteer at the Newcastle Provincial Hospital as well as Madadeni Hospital. He is knowledgeable in community service as well as patient care and believes he was destined to help the ill.
“I enjoy helping others. It feels good to know I am capable to help someone,” he said.
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Once Sihle was appointed as the nurse for the War Room, members at Scott Street Pharmacy took the initiative to donate a blood pressure and sugar testing machine to the benefit of the War room.
Cllr Shunmugam said although they faced challenges, he believed there were always solutions and innovative ways to help others.
The War Room currently dispenses 178 batches of prescription medication via their Medipost facility.
Refreshments and beverages are also offered to the patients that frequent the War Room.
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