- 250 beds 
- Entire floor dedicated to Cardiac centre of excellence.
- 24hr Emergency unit
- Short stay unit

 - Maternity suite
- Paediatric ward

- 7 theatres

- Clinical pharmacy for in patients and outpatients

- State of the art radiology and pathology services

- Physiotherapy services

- 34 consulting rooms for specialists

- 420 secured parking bays on level land

 
 

 

Durban 4th April 2010 -

One year anniversary for heart transplant patient

When Anand Sandarparsad visited the hospital recently, staff failed to recognise this vibrant, energetic man as the patient who received a new heart on 4th April last year. more...

Durban 12th March 2010 -

Ethekwini Hospital unveils the Kevin O’Connell Memorial Cath Lab

On 12th March 2010, Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre (EHHC) unveiled their newly named Catheterisation (Cath) Lab in honour of cardiologist, Dr Kevin O’Connell. more...

Durban 9th October 2009 -

24 patients receive gift of sight

Twenty four free cataract operations were performed at Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre during World Sight Week from 5th to 9th October. more...

Durban 29th September 2009 -

EHHC commemorates World Heart Health Day

To commemorate World Health Day and to raise awareness around Heart Health, Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre, supported by Unilever, provided free medical testing to the public. The tests included blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol as well as Body Mass Index (BMI). more...

Durban 7th August 2009 -

EHHC Celebrates Women in Healthcare

On 7th August, the management and staff of EHHC celebrated Women’s Day by inviting women who have helped to define the healthcare industry to speak to staff about making a daily impact in their lives and careers. more...

Durban 30th July 2009 -

Early detection key to prostate health

One out of every 24 South African men will develop prostate cancer. Of those, 2,500 will die as a result and yet this disease can be cured completely if it is detected early. more...

Durban 24th July 2009 -

Free health checks for runners

Runners registering for the SPAR Womens 10km Race were offered free blood pressure and blood sugar testing courtesy of EHHC. more...

Durban 10th July 2009 -

Local learners benefit from hospital experience

A group of local students spent a week at Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre, learning about the different career opportunities available in healthcare. more...

Durban 1st July 2009 -

An Eventful First Year for EHHC

July 1st marked the 1st anniversary of the opening of Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre. During its first year, the hospital has experienced steady growth with excellent occupancy levels. “We are very pleased with what we have achieved in our first year.” commented Hospital Manager, Niresh Bechan. more...

Durban 12th May 2009 -

EHHC celebrates Nurses Day

On International Nurses Day, Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre’s nursing staff joined together to renew the Nurses Pledge. The Pledge is recited on the day that a student becomes a qualified nurse and is the nurse’s version of the Hippocratic Oath taken by all doctors. more...

Durban 10th February 2009 -

Public & Private Sector meet to share experiences

Representatives of the management team of Inkosi Albert Luthuli (IAL) Hospital spend the day at Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre to air and share views and experiences on the rewards and challenges of delivering first class healthcare. more...

Durban 28 September 2008 -

Durban Hospital wins HASA Excellence Award

Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre (EHHC) was today awarded a Hospital Association of South Africa Award for excellence and innovation in Medical Technology. more...

Durban 11 September 2008 -

Durban Hospital nominated for coveted industry award

Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre (EHHC) was yesterday nominated for a 2008 Excellence Award from the Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA). The HASA Excellence Awards serve to recognise and reward private and independent hospitals which have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the industry in key areas. Ethekwini Hospital has been nominated in the Medical Technology category, in recognition of the ground breaking technology employed at the hospital. more...

Durban 11 September 2008 -

Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre officially open by MEC for Finance & Economic Development

Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre (EHHC) today celebrated its official opening by MEC for Finance & Economic Development, Dr Zweli Mkhize.  pictures...

Durban 10 September 2008 -

Durban's weather and facilities a drawcard for Meditourists

Year round good weather and excellent medical facilities are contributing to the increase in tourism numbers to KZN by people who combine a surgical procedure with a holiday.   The recently opened Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre is one of the facilities which is geared to provide both elective and life saving medical procedures to international visitors. more...

Durban 16 July 2008 -

It’s a boy! First baby born at eThekwini Hospital & Heart Centre

eThekwini Hospital welcomed Sanele Nxumalo, the first baby born in the newly opened Maternity Unit. Sanele was delivered by caesarean section at 8.43 on 15th July, weighing in at a healthy 3.56kg. This is a second child for mother, Batheni whose condition was described as “happy and comfortable” after the birth. more...

 

 
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