On this page you will find all important information for Lower Umfolozi War Memorial Hospital in Kwazulu Natal, such as: List of Doctors and Specialists, Contacts Information, Visiting Hours, how to apply for Vacancies, and more.
About and History of Lower Umfolozi War Memorial Hospital
Lower Umfolozi War Memorial Hospital is a public hospital within Uthungulu districs in Kwazulu Natal (KZN).
Empangeni is an hour and a half’s drive north of the capital city of Durban, along an excellent highway. It is less than half an hour from the busy coastal port and warm water surfing beaches of Richards Bay, with its large shopping malls, many restaurants and movie theatres.
Empangeni is a bustling, safe and friendly town, situated within an extensive sugar farming area, and has a rich and interesting history.
Within 30 Kms. is the beautiful coastal resort of Mtunzini, with its magnificent beaches, lagoon, and rich flora and fauna. Mtunzini is often the chosen home of academics from the University of Zululand, as well as some of our own staff members. The university is situated approximately 10 Km from the hospital, and has a nursing faculty.
Within an easy hour’s drive from Empangeni are the gates of the world famous game reserves’ of Hluhluwe and Umfolozi. A further two hours will take you to the wonderful natural wilderness area of Kozi bay, and then on to Southern Mozambique, with its magnificent beaches and diving resorts. Even closer to home is the world renowned diving area of Sodwana bay.
Numerous small reserves, famous for their birdlife and trails, are within a stone’s throw of the hospital. An 18 hole golf course can be seen out of the labour ward windows, and regular games are a feature in the staffs’ schedule. Empangeni enjoys a warm winter and hot tropical summer climate. Malaria has not been diagnosed in the area for a number of seasons’.
LURWMH is officially a level 2 hospital, but deals with many complex level 3 problems, as it is the only referral hospital for 16 level 1 hospitals, many in deep rural areas. This results in our staff treating many complex diseases on a daily basis. This experience is probably unique in offering the quick acquisition of many emergency and elective clinical and surgical skills, in a well supervised environment, essentially up to level 3.
The hospital runs regular courses on ultrasound and emergency obstetrics. In addition we offer the opportunity to visit and become involved in rural medicine, if requested, as there is a strong outreach program running from the hospital.
The present medical staff consists of 6 full time consultants, 2 registrars, about 15 medical officers and 8 interns, doing a 4 month block in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Registrars have accreditation for up to 2 years’ of their training time.
A physician and urologist are available for consultation if needed. Referral services for oncology as well as cardiology and other tertiary services are available.
After hour calls are well spread out, with calls seldom occurring more than 1 in 6 nights.
A number of our medical officers have done, or are doing, the diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and supervision is offered for this.
Visiting Hours at Lower Umfolozi War Memorial Hospital
Please note that visiting hours at Lower Umfolozi War Memorial Hospital can possibly change at short notice and this is at the discretion of each hospital, dependent on the local COVID-19 situation and advice from hospital management and doctor COVID committees. To make sure you got the visiting hours 100% correct, please phone +27(035) 177 21111.
List of Doctors at Lower Umfolozi War Memorial Hospital
Lower Umfolozi War Memorial Hospital has great and trusted medical doctors and specialists around Johannesburg. Choosing a perfect doctor is a personal decision based on many characteristics. It is essential to find a good doctor because your time, health, and money are on the line every time you are sick. However, your definition of “great” will differ from the next person’s, so know what it is you are looking for.
Contact Information
- Telephone: +27(035) 177 21111
- Address for Directions: 29 Union Street, Empangeni, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
- Website: www.kznhealth.gov.za/luwmhospital.htm
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Applying for Vacancies at Lower Umfolozi War Memorial Hospital
Lower Umfolozi War Memorial Hospital employs Nurses, Doctors, Secretaries, Receptionists, Cleaners, and Admin Staff to fill vacant positions. If you would like to submit your CV, please visit the website, which is: www.kznhealth.gov.za/luwmhospital.htm , and navigate to careers or vacancies section.