Emergency Patients

Only Priority 1 and 2 patients will be seen at Steve Biko Academic Hospital. These are patients in need of Emergency Specialist Medical Care, i.e. life threatening within 2 hours, which can not be rendered at the Regional- or District Hospital, the clinic or the Medical practitioner.

I am having a baby, what must I bring with?

Please bring the following with you when you come to hospital for your confinement:

  • Towels x2
  • Soap x2
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Face cloth
  • ID book
  • Clinic card
  • Sanitary pads x2 packs
  • Baby clothing
  • Disposable nappies (size small) x1 large pack

Remember to take a registration form from the Ante Natal Clinic for registration of your coming baby