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THE LENMED HEALTH GROUP NEWSLETTER
3RD QUARTER 2014
FROM »
the Chairman’
s Desk
Welcome to the second hal�o�this special year. Not only
are we commemorating Lenmed Health’
s 30th birthday,
but we are also celebrating our country’
s 20 years o
LENMED HEALTH DAXINA PRIVATE HOSPITAL NURSES DAY
democracy.
During July and August we inspired our sta��
, patients,
visitors and communities to partake in our Random Acts
customers have access to as much in�
ormation pertaining to their
lighting o�a candle. While not �
orgetting our �un side, the nursing
o�Kindness Campaign. This campaign enables us all to
stay as possible. New unit in�
ormation, as well as patient and visitor
sta��took part in a cake decorating competition. The winner was the
partake in the spirit o� these occasions as well as
handbooks, will be arriving at all hospitals over the next �
ew months..
maternity ward who enjoyed a hamper �rom Royal Mnandi.
demonstrate how much we really do care.
This, the third, newsletter really highlights the exciting
Please let us know o� any in�
ormation you �
eel would �urther
enhance the customer’
s experience while with us.
happenings that have taken place at the Lenmed Health
As part o�this experience management process we now have
hospitals and I am proud o�the e�
�
orts o�those involved.
branded beanies, mother and baby bags as well as maternity
During this quarter, we celebrated a very special day,
Bio Oil held a nurses day competition celebrating the most
deserving nurse at the hospital. Sr. Ruth Mariemuthoo o�Surgical
Care deservedly won, a tribute to her passion, dedication and caring.
brochures available or all our new babies and mother’
s to be!
Nurses Day. To our nurses, I would like to sincerely thank
you �
or your tireless e��
orts. I wish you a long, happy and
healthy �
uture as a member o�our �
amily.
Health Calendar Days
All the best �
or the rest o�the year, live your best li�
e with
NURSES DAY 2014
Lenmed Health.
Lenmed Health Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital
Nurses were treated to a break�ast with motivational speaker, Edris
Mr. Prakash Devchand
CEO / Chairman Lenmed Health
Khamisa, who warmed hearts on a very cold winters day.
Hospital Manager, Elsa Benade’
s message was clear“..I have always
maintained that nursing comes rom the heart –the love you have in
LENMED HEALTH ZAMOKUHLE PRIVATE HOSPITAL NURSES DAY
your heart �
or your patients will �low into your smile, your voice and
Lenmed Health Head O��ice
FCPSA CONGRESS
your hands. Without love you might not be able to execute the
nursing unction but you will never be a ‘
nurse’
”
CAPE TOWN, MAY 2014
Lenmed Health Zamokuhle Private Hospital
We were honoured by the presence o the Chairman at our Nurses’
s
The marketing team, Elsa Benade as well as Dr. Arthur Manning
Day. He emphasised how the Lenmed Group appreciates and cares
hosted an exhibition stand at the Faculty o�Consulting Physicians
�
or their nurses. The nurses were addressed by our new Matron Delina
Congress in Cape Town earlier last quarter. The aim was to create
Mothiba.
awareness o� the Lenmed Health group to the physicians and
Talking on “Nurses a Force or change”she said: “There has to be a
ultimately attract new physicians to the group.
positive change o� our mind-set be�
ore we can bring �
orth any
The exhibition was a huge success and is the beginning o� a
change. We need to work at being the best in our �ield, the best to our
journey to establish ourselves as a growing health care group in the
patients and the best to the community that we serve.
industry.
It has to start with a person, a committed, passionate and dedicated
nurse. The best in nursing care emanates �rom the basics that nurses
SOCIAL & ONLINE MEDIA
LENMED HEALTH AHMED KATHRADA PRIVATE
HOSPITAL NURSES DAY
Lenmed Health has launched its social media sites. To keep up to
have been taught, the basics that we know, the basics that are so
important and critical or us to can yield the best outcomes.”
date and receive health news, �
ollow us at Lenmed Private Hospitals
She called the nurses to go back to the basics o�nursing. Accurately
on Facebook and @LenmedHealth on Twitter. The new website
Lenmed Health Daxina Private Hospital
checking vital signs and taking the necessary steps to immediately
development is also underway and we will soon be boasting a brand
Nurses at Daxina Private Hospital dressed in traditional white
nurse the patient according to the results. Remaining the patient’
s
new beauti�ul website.
clothing and enjoyed a programme held at the hospital which
advocate at all costs to ensure good quality service delivery and
demonstrated our appreciation towards the caring and dedicated
excellent patient care. Keep your eyes on the clinical picture that you
nursing sta��
.
see and report all concerns to the treating specialist.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT
Lenmed Health Marketing as part o� their larger strategy is
The nurses were treated to a lunch while the signi�icance o�the
implementing campaigns to ensure that customers and potential
day remained the �
ocus during a reciting o�the nurses pledge and
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“Strive to provide the quality that will always exceed your patient
expectation.
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Nurses are channels o�love and compassion and these are the
educating them on identi�ying children with an ADHD (Attention
leading ingredients that makes a patient �
eel important and cared �
or.
De�icit Hyperactivity Disorder). We also educated the Grade R and or
Changing the perception o�a patient is changing the perception
about nursing and thus impacting on the perception about our
�acility.
Remember your basics, keep to your basics, change the mind-set
o�the patient, you are the �
orce that this community needs. I believe
in you, let us join hands and bring the change.”
Grade 1 pupils on a healthy li�
estyle.
Emergency Medical Services Ambulance, together with the �ire
department was an absolute thrill �
or the learners. Learners enjoyed
the educational games, rhymes and managed to remember in all the
3RD QUARTER 2014
students, which could be due to poor hearing or vision
• Promotion o�oral hygiene is o�utmost importance to promote a
healthy li�
estyle
• To ensure the educators are well to per�orm their duties
• Screenings conducted: hearing, vision, dental, glucose and
cholesterol
�un, the details that were taught to them.
Promotional items: DPH pamphlets, dental pamphlets, a �ruit, a
MALARIA DAY
toothbrush.
Maputo Private Hospital launched their Malaria campaign on
Lenmed Health La Verna Private Hospital
Secondary Schools: The aim is to engage our local learners and
Malaria Day. The campaign included the distribution o� anti-
The ceremony was held on Monday the 12th o�May the birthday o�
advise on relevant health matters thus creating awareness o�the
mosquito bracelets and in�
ormation pamphlets. The drive will
Florence Nightingale “The lady o the lamp”in recognition o the
local healthcare private �acility.
continue over the next �
ew months.
e��
orts and dedication that our nurses put in on a daily basis.
The programme commenced with the National Anthem, the
lighting o�the lamp �
ollowed by the Nurses Pledge.
Nursing Service Manager Matron Sha’
s message to the nurses was
Pupils �
ound the topics o�discussion very interesting, as topics
were chosen to suit their age group. Learners interacted with the
specialists and had lots o�questions. There has been a request �rom
all o�the schools, to engage in these activities during the course o�
on 5 ways to celebrate the week:
the year, as there is a need in the community �
or pupils to be
• Recognise the past but don’
t get stuck on it
educated, especially on drug abuse and suicide.
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• Thank every non nurse you work with
• Thank and recognise students
Lenmed Health La Verna Private Hospital
• Thank and recognise those who are more seasoned than you
Lenmed Health La Verna Hospital in participation o�School Week
• Most importantly promote the nursing pro�
ession.
Matron read a message sent �rom Mr. P Devchand.
Sta��morale was boosted by guest speaker, retired Matron Robeiro,
who has 35 years o�nursing experience.
Each ward rendered an item in song, poem and a skit providing a
brie�synopsis o�nursing. The skit demonstrated a time line o�the
duties and uni�
orm o�nurses �rom the 18th century to today.
The Unit Managers took us back in time as they came dressed up
visited three schools in Ladysmith.
Sr Caroll Jacks, Sr C N Thabede and Matron S Mathadeen
presented topics that were relevant to the age group that attended
the presentation. These presentations were without a doubt
educational and in�
ormative and this was evident in the question
and answer segment that �
ollowed each presentation.
Each student that attended these presentations was given a
little gi�t compliments o�Lenmed Health.
as Florence Nightingale. Nurses were shining in their white uni�
orms,
which showed pure compassion, love and care.
What is Malaria?
What is Malaria?
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Various neurologica
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The event was done at Tersia King Learning Academy which has
Lenmed Health Shifa Private Hospital
a total o�1 600 learners �rom grade 1 through to grade 12. We
The nurses at Lenmed Health Shi�a Private Hospital attended a
gave simple health talks to the learners and teachers and
ceremony in which Management, Matron Neepal and Unit Managers
hosted 336 learners and 24 teachers �rom grade one and two
commended nurses in all that they do. The nursing sta��then lit
classes. We also enjoyed listening to their �
eedback on
candles, recited the nursing pledge and enjoyed a wonder�ul lunch.
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From the lips o�children:
Lenmed Health Randfontein Private Hospital
• A nose is �
or smelling never put beads and peanuts in your nose.
Lenmed Health Rand�ontein Private Hospital shared Nurses day with
• I�you are thirsty at home, never drink what you �ind in the bottle,
all nursing sta��
.
We celebrated Nurse’
s day on the 12th o May 2014. All nurses got
smell �irst it might be para��in
DEAN (DISCOVERY EXCELLENCE AWARD IN
NURSING)
• Never bring matches close to para��in
This year, Discovery Health has instituted the DEAN Awards. The
together �
or the renewal o�the Nursing credo. Dr A Manning joined
• Never put a lit match stick into a bottle with para��
in, it will explode
award is solely based on �
eedback �rom patients who have been
us and provided a short speech motivating the sta��to the need and
• Never run too ast in granny’
s house because you will bump the
admitted to the hospital.
requirements o nurse’
s day. Matron M Ngobeni also commented on
chair and the backrest will �all.
Lenmed Health Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital had two
the role o�Florence Nightingale and the reason why we celebrate
• Do not put scissors in your mouth, you will cut your tongue
winners selected –Ms. Anita Maasdorp and Mr. Blessing Mosala. We
nurse’
s day.
• Do not agree to use scissors to cut Mummy’
s hair, she must go to
are incredibly proud o�our nurses who have been honoured in this
All nurses received a watch and goody bag. Lenmed Rand�ontein
the salon
�
orum.
Private Hospital provided a lovely lunch in the dining hall.
Lenmed Health Shifa Private Hospital was proud to announce
Lenmed Health Randfontein Private Hospital
that Nombuso Khumalo had received the Discovery Health award.
Lenmed Health Maputo Private Hospital
The Twinkle Star school promotion went very well. Dr. Botten and
Lenmed Health Zamokuhle Private Hospital Sr Rosina Maroga
The nurses attended the ceremonies at Praça dos Heróis �
ollowed by
his team, Janine Hansrajh (Audiologist) & Sr. Robyn did an excellent
won the award! She believes that to be a good midwi�
e you have to
tea and cake at the hospital.
job.
be morally sound, passionate about service excellence and
• Hearing Screening & Dental Screening
committed to see the new parents leave your �acility with a smile.
SCHOOL WEEK 2014
• 70 children went through the screening.
Lenmed Health Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital
• All the screening �
eedback was noted on the medical cards.
head and hands, but nursing �rom the heart allows your patients to
The hospital visited Park Primary with the �ire department, Emer-g-
• Hearing –only two were noted that they need to go or urther
�
eel the love and care and there�
ore trust you with their li�
e and that
med and special guest –Gesina the demonstration dog!
The children were taught the Lenmed Health Ahmed Kathrada
Private Hospital Emergency Number as well as what to do in an
assessment, the remainder were advised on general ear care.
• Dental –one case was noted or urgent need or theatre
• About 7 were highlighted �
or �urther consultation at the hospital.
emergency!
A car caught alight just as the team were leaving! The EMS Team
rushed to rescue the patient!
The children were thoroughly engaged and will never �
orget to call
LENMED HEALTH in an emergency!
Lenmed Health Daxina Private Hospital
Primary Schools: The aim was to reach out to the respective teachers
When nursing a mother in labour, not only do you need your
o�their baby.
Thoroughly explaining each step to the mother, and simply
expressing what to expect next makes the labour process more
bearable. Every patient must �
eel like a queen, treated with love,
Lenmed Health Shifa Private Hospital
dignity , privacy and respect irrespective o� race, colour or
Aim: To provide wellness programs to learners and educators via the
nationality.
schools they attend in the community
What other patients say about her:“Teaches us how to care about
• Detection o�problems in these particular areas where it is at a
our babies”
,“Ensured at all times that I was ok”
,“she knows what she’
s
crucial level in their schooling career is vital, as they can be
doing”
, “she maintained a high level o rendering a good service”
,
re�
erred �
or �urther assessment and treatment
“save my li e be ore arrival o the doctor”
, “She is the riendliest,
• Assist teachers to understand why per�ormance is poor in some
most patient, cheer ul, excellent in her duties, she’
s really good with
people, caring, loving and makes us eel at home.”
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TIBA OPEN DAY
entrance o�the hospital but promises to serve the community o�
Lenmed Health Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital has a long-
Lenasia South. The co��
ee shop is open 7 days a week and serves a
standing relationship with TIBA Services �
or the Blind. The
delicious warm break�ast, light meals, meals �
or those with a larger
partnership has enabled the Right �
or Sight Project to o��
er cataract
appetite and boasts many weekend specials. The co��
ee shop also
surgery to deserving recipients over many years. This year, Lenmed
has many gi�t options available to spoil loved ones in hospital.
Health Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital also supported the TIBA
open day by providing health screening to the community in
THE OPEN DAY
partnership with IMA and MAP.
Lenmed Health Daxina Private Hospital invited the community to
visit the hospital in May 2014. The hospital team o��
ered �ree
screening and testing while the resident GPs, Physicians and
Physiotherapists were on hand to o��
er advice.
Honnetsweng Emergency Services thrilled spectators during a
CPR demonstration and shared knowledge o�how to handle an
emergency.
“Following recent upgrades DPH is certainly the gem in the south
o�Lenasia, o�
�
ering 24 hour care to the whole �
amily with an
outpatient as well as casualty acility,”says hospital manager Leoni
Beaurain
SR ROSINA MAROGA
LENMED HEALTH AHMED KATHR ADA PRIVATE
HOSPITAL HALL OF FAME
Lenmed Health Rand�ontein
Private Hospital
Lenmed Health Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital Honours the
THE RANDFONTEI N SHOW
winners o�excellence awards.
The hospital hosted a stand at Rand�ontein Show while emergency
Lenmed Health Gauteng hospitals success�
ully implemented an ICU
services partners, Emer-g-med, assisted with emergency care.
short course �
or Enrolled Nurses and Pro�
essional Nurses.
The stand was managed by the highly quali�ied Sr. Anna
The aims o�the course were to:
Mangoale and Sr. Pulane Mokoane who assisted in treating varied
• Improve skills in the Intensive Care Units
cases at the show as well as manage the testing and screening �
or
• Improve nursing care
the general public.
• Enhance sel�-development
Matron Mahomed, Mr. Le�u Sekhutoanyane, Sr. Sehnaaz Moosa and
AC TIVATIONS
Sr. Patsy Govender developed and �acilitated the course.
Lenmed Health Rand�ontein Private Hospital has been making sure
Congratulations to the eight nurses �rom the Gauteng region who
all surrounding communities are aware o�their o��
erings and have
success�
ully completed the course:
initiated activations at Kagiso Mall and President Hyper. The
• Ms. Helen Fakuade, Lenmed Health Ahmed Kathrada Private
activations have included:
Hospital
• Free screening and testing
• Ms. Cynthia Molupe, Lenmed Health Daxina Private Hospital
• Sharing specialist listings, EMS business cards and small giveaways
• Ms. Siziwe Mthana, Lenmed Health Daxina Private Hospital
So �ar, these activations have proven to be success�
ul and we are
• Ms. Sylvia Peza, Lenmed Health Zamokuhle Private Hospital
looking �
orward to many more �rom Rand�ontein Private Hospital!
• Mr. David T Phele, Lenmed Health Rand�ontein Private Hospital
COMR ADES MARATHON
• Mr. Matthen Raseroke, Lenmed Health Zamokuhle Private
Lenmed Health Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital is proud o�their
Hospital
Comrades Marathon runners Joseph Mokhosi and Bongani Notsi
• Ms. Zanela Rathebe, Lenmed Health Ahmed Kathrada Private
Hospital
• Ms. Bulelwa Sogiba, Lenmed Health Rand�ontein Private Hospital
Lenmed Health Daxina Private
Hospital
CHANGES AND FACELIFTS
Lenmed Health Daxina Private Hospital has recently embarked on a
campaign to �aceli�
t the hospital. The entrance and reception have
ACTIVATIONS AT PRESIDENT HYPER
been upgraded resulting in a �resher, cleaner �
eel.
FORSAKEN FILMING
The above movie which will be shown at theatres towards year end
was �ilmed at Rand�ontein Private Hospital.
Lenmed Health Ahmed Kathrada
Private Hospital
GHANDI WALK
Lenmed Health Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital sponsored the
annual Ghandi Charity Fun Walk in Lenasia. This years walk was
dedicated to the �
ond memory o�Nelson Mandela. Lenmed Health
THE NEW PH CAFÉ !
Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital provided health screening to 300
PH Ca�
é, the new Lenmed Health Daxina Private Hospital co��
ee
members o�the community on the day and emergency services
shop, opened its doors to the hospital and community on the 24
partner, Emer-g-med provided emergency assistance.
May 2014. The modern ca�
é not only adds to the appeal o�the
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Lenmed Health Maputo Private
Hospital
AC TIVATIONS
Lenmed Health Maputo Private Hospital has conducted
awareness activations at busy shopping centres in and around
Maputo. Screenings and testings were conducted, hospital t-shirts
and caps were handed out as well as in�
ormation pamphlets.
Looking ahead the hospital is �
ocused on promoting its
maternity o��
erings.
CAMPAIGNS
The hospital has also embarked upon an exciting outdoor
campaign including street pole and billboard advertising.
THE BUILDING SITE OF THE NEW LENMED HEALTH ZAMOKUHLE PRIVATE HOSPITAL
Lenmed Health Zamokuhle Private
Hospital
Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre
Team La Verna were very proud to be part o�it. The team set o��
, as
DR GEORGE CHIDI’
S FAREWELL PARTY
early as 5am, and by 6.30 am, the team was ready in anticipation �
or
Board o Directors, Management & HOD’
s engaged in an elegant
IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING
the �irst runners. The Lenmed Health Brand was clearly visible by
Dinner Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel to bid �arewell to one o�
It has started –the new Lenmed Health Zamokuhle Private Hospital
means o�our media wall, banners and sta�
�T- shirts. The team had a
EHHC’
s most respectable and highly pre erred Physician, Dr
is on its way! The demolition has begun on the site where the new
most enjoyable day, although somewhat tiring.
George Chidi, who relocated to the United States in March this
hospital will be built, the team at Zamokuhle Private Hospital is
bursting with anticipation!
Lenmed Health La Verna Private Hospital received a clock �rom
N3TC Arthur Creswell Memorial Marathon in Recognition �
or
year. Dr Chidi was overwhelmed by this kind and heartwarming
gesture �
rom the Board o�Directors, Management & sta�
�
.
Commitment and Dedication
INTERNATIONAL NURSES’ DAY
Lenmed Health La Verna Private
Hospital
BUILDING REVAMP AND NEW COFFEE SHOP
LAD YSMITH SHOW
Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre lavishly honored their nurses
The hospital sponsored a stand at the show and conducted
with a �itting & glamorous celebration on this special day. Every
screenings, testings as well as CPR demonstrations to the many that
nursing sta��was warmly welcomed on arrival to work with a
passed through the doors.
rose to start o��their day. They were then pampered with a
Lenmed Health La Verna Private Hospital is proud to announce the
soothing head & neck massage & gi�
ts, �
ollowed by a scrumptious
opening o its brand new co ee shop – Lenca e. The co ee shop
lunch and entertainment. This was enjoyed by both day & night
boasts many tempting options, but possibly the most tempting being
sta�
�nurses. Management o�EHHC went out o� their way to
the pizza oven �resh pizzas.
The hospital building has also seen a �
aceli�
t with a new lick o�
paint
and some new additions.
Lenmed Health Shi�a Private
Hospital
ensure that every nurse o�EHHC was �
elt special and recognized
�
or their sel�less hard work.
CSI INITIATIVES
Two learners have been chosen �rom nearby schools as well as �
our
KZN DHC
ARTHUR CRESSWELL MEMORIAL MARATHON
o the sta ’
s children to attend nursing school unded by Lenmed
EHHC was proud to be a part o�the KZNDHC (Kwa Zulu Natal
Friday - 5km, Saturday - 52km
Health Shi�a Private Hospital.
Doctor Health Care) con�
erence that took place �rom 23-25 May
2014. It was a success�
ul 3 day con�
erence held at the Elangeni
Lenmed Health La Verna Private Hospital assisted the Ladysmith
Athletic Club in having a seconding table on Friday a�ternoon the
MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Hotel in Durban and was attended by more than 200 GP’
s around
11th April 2014
Lenmed Health Shi�a Private Hospital will be embarking on an
the KZN Region.
Lenmed Health La Verna Private Hospital hosted a water table at
the intersection providing water, cool drinks, �ruit and sweets to all
outdoor advertising campaign promoting the patient shuttle as well
as the 24 hour casualty and maternity services.
KZNDHC previously known as the KZNMCC (Kwa Zulu Natal
Managed Care Coalition). EHHC is also a proud and avid sponsor
towards this grand con�
erence.
those that participated in the run.
Five hundred participants consisting o�both adults and kids took
part in the race.
The sta��that assisted had an enjoyable a�ternoon.
On Saturday-12th April 2014, Lenmed Health Team La Verna
Lenmed Health Bokamoso Private
Hospital
TALENT POOL
A �arewell celebration in honor o�our Talent Pool Team was held
on 19 June 2014. EHHC’
s Talent Pool Team comprised o sta that
Private Hospital once again had pleasure in hosting a seconding
AWARDS EVENING
were identi�ied as high per�ormers in the business and had
water table �
or the Arthur Creswell Memorial Marathon. This event
Lenmed Health Bokamoso Private Hospital hosted their awards
success�
ully completed their strategic projects during their
remains one o�the most popular events on the Kwa Zulu Natal
evening earlier this quarter. Excelling sta�� received awards
membership on the programme during 2012 –2014.
calendar, it is hosted every year �rom Bergville to Ladysmith which is
presented by various well-known �igures.
a distance o�52 km, 800 athletes participated in the marathon and
THE STAND AT THE LADYSMITH SHOW
THE LENMED HEALTH BOKAMOSO PRIVATE HOSPITAL AWARDS EVENING
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AHMED KATHRADA FROM BEHIND THE CHOIR
Lenmed Health Ahmed
Kathrada Private
Hospital New Name
Unveiled
Ahmed Kathrada graced us with his presence
and did the honours o�cutting the ribbon �
or
the unveiling o�the new hospital signage on
the 17 September 2014.
The ceremony was attended by members o�
the press, specialists �
rom the hospital, sta�
�
and
members o�the community. Mr Prakash
Devchand, Lenmed Health Chairman and CEO,
AHMED KATHRADA
AHMED KATHRADA CUTTING THE RIBBON
addressed the guest o honour; “Mr Kathrada
though you are a man o�great eloquence, it is
the idealism, sel�-sacri�ice and immense
courage o�your actions that continues to
de�ine you as a leader who has imbued so
many lives with hope and purpose. As we go
about our business o�delivering world-class
healthcare at the Lenmed Health Ahmed
Kathrada Private Hospital and the other
hospitals in the group; whilst simultaneously
improving quality o�li�
e�
or our employees and
the communities in which we operate, your
values, compassion and unwavering moral
code will always guide us.”
Lenmed Health Ahmed Kathrada Private
Hospital Manager, Elsa Benade, added to the
dedication “This hospital shares the ideals and
objectives o� Mr. Kathrada and The Kathrada
Foundation and we wish to a��irm our
commitment to providing excellent healthcare
to all our clients without any racial prejudice and
to promote the values, rights and principles
enshrined in our constitution.”
LALOO CHIBA, AHMED KATHRADA, PRAKASH DEVCHAND AND DR AHMED FAROUK KAKA
EDITION 003
THE LENMED HEALTH GROUP NEWSLETTER
3RD QUARTER 2014
Lenmed Health Celebrates its
30th Anniversary
The Group celebrated its 30th birthday on the 20th September
at a Gala dinner. Honoured guests included the Group’
s
management team, specialists and industry partners. The
audience enjoyed an evening �illed with moments o�nostalgia,
commemoration o�those who have remained committed since
the inception as well as entertainment.
While the group celebrates its milestones and history it remains
�
ocused on opportunities to expand its operations in both South
A�rica and A�rica.
AHMED KATHRADA, OUR GUEST OF HONOUR
DR AHMED FAROUK KAKA ACKNOWLEDGED
AS A LONG SERVING DIRECTOR
DR GUNVANT GOOLAB, PRINCIPLE OFFICER GEMS
THE FABULOUS LENMED HEALTH CHOIR