Hospital seeks public's help to locate family of unidentified patient
Hospital seeks public's help to locate family of unidentified patient
The Madadeni Regional Hospital is urgently appealing for public assistance in locating the family of a patient identified as Andres Ntando.
According to the hospital's Public Relations Department, no contact details for next of kin were provided when Ntando was admitted.
Ntando informed staff that he resides in the Mnambithi area, but has been unable to provide any further information.
If you know Ntando or are able to assist in locating his relatives, please contact the Madadeni Provincial Hospital Public Relations Department on 034 328 8043/8133 or email Madadeni.PRO@kznhealth.gov.za.
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