Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital

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Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital is a public healthcare facility located in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is one of the oldest hospitals in the region, providing a wide range of medical services to the local community and surrounding areas.

History[edit | edit source]

The Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital was established in the early 20th century, making it one of the oldest healthcare facilities in the Eastern Cape. Over the years, the hospital has undergone several renovations and expansions to accommodate the growing healthcare needs of the local population.

Services[edit | edit source]

The hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including emergency medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, psychiatry, and radiology. It also provides specialized services such as cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, and oncology.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital is equipped with modern medical equipment and facilities to provide high-quality healthcare services. These include an emergency department, intensive care unit, operating theatres, radiology department, and laboratories. The hospital also has a pharmacy that provides medicines to in-patients and out-patients.

Staff[edit | edit source]

The hospital is staffed by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, radiologists, and laboratory technicians. They are committed to providing the best possible care to all patients.

Contact Information[edit | edit source]

Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital
Address: Mount Road, Central, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
Phone: +27 41 392 3911


Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD