Mediclinic Kloof is ready to safely receive patients

While the community of Pretoria and indeed the rest of the country has experienced the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mediclinic Kloof provides some important insight into how the potential delay in patients seeking care for chronic conditions may have impacted the community.

Mediclinic Kloof would like to reassure our community that the hospital has put all the necessary measures in place to manage patients safely. We have resumed elective surgical procedures to ensure that patients are not delaying much-needed care, and our units are operating well within the capacity to treat those requiring assistance.

“We understand that many people may be avoiding hospital emergency centres or not attending regular check-ups for chronic conditions. We recognise that we have been told to stay home in order to reduce the risk during the lockdown period. We are also aware of the concern that individuals may have of contracting the virus by coming to the hospital. We want to reassure our community that it is safe to seek care,” says Riëtte Swart, Hospital General Manager of Mediclinic Kloof.

Swart continues, “The hospital has put all the necessary measures in place to manage both Covid and non-Covid patients.

We would like to encourage the broader public not to fear seeking medical care when needed, but to view screening and testing protocols as a source for reassurance and a sign that our patients’ safety remains a top priority. Our staff have all been equipped with the necessary PPE to ensure that we are able to care for all our patients, whatever their medical needs.”

We have also extended our visiting hours once again, to ensure that family and friends can be part of the healing process, with the understanding that patient care will always enjoy priority. If you are ill or in pain, and you need emergency medical care – we encourage you to seek out care.

Please don’t put your health at further risk. Mediclinic Kloof is ready to receive you.