ISUZU South Africa (SA) has shown its support for government healthcare services in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company recently handed over a refurbished hospital facility, ready to service the local community as a vaccination centre.
According to Mandlakazi Sigcawu, Department Executive for Corporate and Public Affairs for Isuzu SA, Isuzu’s maintenance team, including contractors and sub-contractors, worked day and night to complete this project on time.
“Vaccination shots were provided to members of the Gqeberha community recently at the newly refurbished facility.
“The vaccination centre consists of consulting, administration and waiting rooms,” Sigcawu said.
She further added that it was of great importance for Isuzu SA to ensure the site was ready in time for the second phase of government’s vaccination roll-out.
“This Isuzu SA initiative forms part of a larger COVID-19 response strategy that began last year. This included, but not limited to, vehicle support to various organisations at the front line of fighting the COVID-19 epidemic, logistics and storage support, refurbishment projects, as well as community support in assisting with basic needs such as food and water.”
Last year at the height of the pandemic, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) volunteered to undertake the task of renovating a transfer ward at the Provincial Hospital and three wards at Livingstone Hospital, which were used to treat the influx of COVID-19 patients in Gqeberha.
“As a corporate citizen of Gqeberha, we remain committed to ensuring we work alongside our stakeholders for the long term sustainability of our communities,” Sigcawu said.
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