Temporary Service Delivery Changes in Overberg

20 July 2021

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Overstrand Municipality

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PUBLIC NOTICE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING TEMPORARY SERVICE DELIVERY CHANGES IN OVERBERG: 20.07.2021

With the rapid rise in COVID-19 infections and the announcement of the Third Wave, the Western Cape Department of Health needs to act responsibly by reducing the amount of patient contact in our facilities. Please take note of the changes below:

• Elective surgery has been postponed until further notice.
• Emergency surgery will continue.
• Hospital outpatients' services will be limited to urgent reviews.
• Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Dietitian services will be limited.
• Dental and Eye services will be limited
• Primary Healthcare Services will focus on Child Health, Preventative and Chronic Services.

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Overstrand Municipality

Overstrand Municipality serves the communities of Gansbaai, Stanford, Hermanus, and Hangklip / Kleinmond, including suburbs, settlements, and villages. With a population of over 135,000 people spread across more than 1,700 km², Overstrand Municipality plays a central role in keeping day-to-day life...

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