HACT continues to create hope during lockdown
To further protect the patients, themselves and their families, the Hillrest AIDS Centre Trust's carers and nurses have opted to stay in the on-site training centre during the lockdown.
IN lieu of visiting an internationally recognised monument or site on World Heritage Day, Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust’s (HACT) Phemla Mtshali chose to earmark the occasion by dressing up in traditional Zulu garb.
As South Africa’s lockdown continues, it is business as usual for HACT’s 24-bed Respite Unit as its dedicated team of doctors, nurses and caregivers are committed to ensuring the critically ill patients continue to receive the care and treatment they need in the coming weeks.
“In an effort to protect our patients, themselves and their families, many of our nurses and caregivers opted to avoid using public transport and rather sleep over in our training centre, which was converted into a dormitory for the duration of the lockdown period,” said the organisation’s CEO, Candace Davidson.
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“Thank you to the dedicated staff who prioritise the ongoing care of the admitted critically ill patients.”
HACT services the most vulnerable in the Highway community and its Covid-19 response has demanded additional resources and costs.
“We celebrate our local and international community of supporters and we miss the cultural diversity of visitors and volunteers who regularly visit the centre. Once the Covid-19 pandemic is over, we look forward to once again welcoming the greater community of our rainbow nation and the world,” said Candace.
HACT can be contacted via email at info@hillaids.org.za and the Respite Unit at 031 765 4868. Alternatively, to make a donation and support the work it does, visit hillaids.org.za. No visitors are allowed at the centre or the unit during the lockdown period.
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