GROCERIES, cleaning materials, and a nebulizer were among the welcome donations received by local NPO, Ethembeni Care Centre in KwaMbonambi.

These were handed over by King Cetshwayo District and uMfolozi municipalities to commemorate the festive season.

Located in Amangwe Village, Ethembeni is a step-down healthcare facility that supports patients living with chronic medical conditions resulting from a stroke, meningitis, cancer, renal failure, and injuries that result in long-term disabilities.

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Facility manager, Sithuli Mavundla, said the centre brings hope and holistic healthcare services to terminally ill and bedridden patients – with donations playing a critical role in sustaining the centre’s daily operations.

Currently, the centre cares for 24 patients and has the capacity to accommodate up to 65.

“As a non-profit, we are grateful for the strong collaboration we have established with the King Cetshwayo District and uMfolozi municipalities. There has not been a year that has gone by without their continued support in providing essential items for our patients,” said Mavundla.

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She appealed to individuals and businesses to continue supporting the centre, noting that maintaining a clean, safe, and dignified environment is vital for patients and visiting family members.

Good Samaritans wishing to donate or access the services offered by Ethembeni Care Centre can contact Sithuli Mavundla on 076 1991132.

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