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( From left to right ) are : Ndumiso Majola , Nkosinomusa Zulu , Lungelo Simelane , Dr Ahmed Bahm of Gift of the Givers , Lee Callakoppen – Principal Officer of Bonitas , Luzuko Duko , Samkelo Masomi , Siyanda Ndlovu and Nhlakanipho Buthelezi
Tyrrel Pillay has also received a bursary but is not in the photograph .
AN OVERVIEW OF THE MOST RECENT PROJECTS
Celebrating our nurses
In collaboration with Gift of the Givers , Bonitas honoured 470 nurses at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital in KZN in recognition of International Nurse ’ s Day . Nurses remain the backbone of the healthcare system and this gesture was to show appreciation for their exceptional service , especially in very trying times , such as the Covid-19 pandemic - when the entire healthcare environment was under enormous pressure .
After the floods in KZN
Bonitas responded to the disaster relief calls for assistance after the floods in KZN and donated R500k to Gift of the Givers to assist in rebuilding damaged healthcare facilities in the region .
The gift of hearing
Bonitas is sponsoring an Audiology Programme , in KZN , which is testing the hearing of over 15 860 learners , at various schools . ‘ Children ’ s learning is substantially compromised by hearing difficulties , reducing the possibility for progress and achievement ,’ said Dr Imtiaz Sooliman . ‘ Appropriate , early intervention is critical to make a meaningful impact on the academic development of the learner .’
Disaster relief conference
Bonitas was a key sponsor in the disaster relief conference held in Cape Town last year . The conference , the largest of its kind in the world , was attended by various stakeholders responsible for community upliftment and healthcare delivery .
Callakoppen says , ‘ They say the best partnerships aren ’ t dependent on a mere common goal but on a shared path of equality , desire and no small amount of passion . Both Gift of the Givers and Bonitas have the drive to help others . And , in terms of the Fund , moving a step closer to providing quality healthcare for all South Africans .’
Bonitas Member Magazine Issue 1 / 2024
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