{"id":6924,"date":"2026-08-24T11:03:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T09:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=190236"},"modified":"2026-08-24T11:03:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T09:03:04","slug":"beyond-mandela-womens-month-urology-hospital-gives-back-to-the-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/beyond-mandela-womens-month-urology-hospital-gives-back-to-the-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Mandela & Women\u2019s Month: Urology Hospital Gives Back to the Community"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Behind South Africa\u2019s growing surgical backlog are thousands of patients waiting longer for life saving specialist care. With approximately 10% of general practice consultations involving urological conditions and urology accounting for 25% of acute hospital surgical referrals, the demand for expert intervention continues to rise. Through ventures like the upcoming Women\u2019s empowerment session and ASH Mandela Surgical Marathon, Urology Hospital (UH) continues demonstrating that meaningful impact comes from year-round commitment.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince the ASH surgical marathon\u2019s inception in 2023, UH has sponsored life-changing surgeries for patients on public hospital waiting lists, helping to restore dignity and improve access to essential urological care\u201d, says Andr\u00e9 Meiring, Chief Executive Officer (UH). This year\u2019s initiative saw expert urologists Dr Ijane, Dr Coetzee, Dr Strydom, Dr Ligthelm, Dr van der Merwe, Dr Dos Santos, Dr Mamitele, Dr Morolo and Dr Blake volunteer their expertise, supported by anaesthetists, radiology, laboratory and UH Staff, proving what is possible when healthcare professionals work together.<\/p>\n

Meiring shares, \u201cOur commitment extends well beyond Mandela Day. Every June (Men\u2019s Health Month), September (Prostate Cancer Awareness Month) and November (Movember), the Hospital partners with Laboratories and other healthcare partners to provide free Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) screenings, promoting early detection of prostate cancer,\u201d\u2014the most common cancer affecting South African men, with a lifetime risk of approximately one-in-17, according to CANSA.<\/p>\n

These free screenings are complemented by educational talks for local men and women. As part of this, Urology Hospital\u2019s Women\u2019s Wellness Day is putting women\u2019s health firmly in the spotlight with candid, specialist led discussions on often-overlooked issues, from incontinence, UTIs, bladder cancer and kidney stones to pelvic health and ageing. Conversations will tackle trending health concerns, including GLP-1 weight-loss medications and their potential impact on diet and kidney health, as well as the growing debate around supplements and creatine.<\/p>\n

It is a timely call to move beyond embarrassment, myths and misinformation\u2014and to make women\u2019s health a priority.<\/p>\n

Raising awareness is only part of the solution. Access to life-changing healthcare remains out of reach for many South Africans, particularly those who cannot afford critical medical treatment. Through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, Urology Hospital works to help bridge this socioeconomic gap by supporting organisations serving vulnerable communities, children with disabilities and underprivileged patients in need of specialist care.
\u201cWe hope these initiatives reflect a broader commitment: not only to treating illness, but to improving access, encouraging early intervention and changing lives when it matters most,\u201d says Meiring.<\/p>\n

The hospital has partnered with Kungwini Welfare Organisation, Amadea Safe House and Operation Healing Hands through its CSI initiatives and remains committed to strengthening these relationships and supporting meaningful community programmes. More than collaborations, these partnerships reflect the hospital\u2019s belief that healthcare is about people\u2014their health, dignity and quality of life\u2014and making a positive difference in the communities it serves.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Urology Hospital on 012 423 4000 or email lebom@urology.co.za.<\/p>\n

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