Charles James Hospital

Description

Charles James Hospital, a specialist public hospital operated by the KwaZulu Natal Health Department, is situated in Ezimbokodweni, KwaZulu Natal. The hospital was established in 1966 as a SANTA Centre. In July 2005, the Centre was incorporated into the Department of Health. The hospital admits male and female TB adult patients.

GETTING THERE

The hospital is situated 6 Sompukane Road, Ezimbokodweni, KwaZulu Natal. Nearby main roads are the N2 highway and the R603. The nearest major town is Amanzimtoti, situated 6km to the South.

PAYMENTS

Charles James Hospital is a provincial hospital, therefore services are free to pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as children under the age of six years old. Other citizens are charged according to a sliding scale depending on their income.

SPECIALIST SERVICES:

• Clinical Management of HIV, AIDS STI’s and TB ( HAST)
• A laboratory for screening of sputum smears for AFB.
• Health education for TB patients, families, staff and communities
• VCT Services
• Anti Retroviral treatment offered on site