King Edward VIII Hospital

Durban, South Africa

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About King Edward VIII Hospital

King Edward VIII Hospital, located in Durban, South Africa, was established in the year 1936.
The hospital is situated in King Shaka’s residential area.
It is a government hospital that provides service to the entire KwaZulu-Natal region and part of the Eastern Cape.
The Hospital offers a wide range of medical specialties to meet various healthcare needs of their patients.
King Edward VIII Hospital offers a range of medical services across several departments, including Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, Emergency and Trauma Care, Intensive Care, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Maxillofacial Surgery, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy.
Contains a rich heritage from the Zulu and British Royal families.
Provide Government services with superior healthcare and surgeries.
Popularly known as the most trusted hospital in Durban with an advanced level of medical service.
Recognized as a reputated medical center that provides outstanding trauma treatments and services.
Carries a vision to achieve a standardized healthcare service to all patients, and their families.

Facilities & amenities

Everything this hospital offers international patients at a glance.

The hospital contains a total of 922 beds and caters to more than 22,000 outpatients each month.
The physical structures and facilities have developed over the years, initially reflecting an extraordinary healthcare system.
The infrastructure of the Hospital is designed to support effective and efficient healthcare facilities and services.
The hospital provides a range of specialist healthcare services, and patients can learn more about treatment options such as kidney transplant and bone marrow transplant.
Includes a highly expert and skilled medical team along with well-trained medical nursing staff.
New renovations and upgrades aim to modernize the hospital and align it with contemporary healthcare standards.
Includes various technical methods like diagnostic imaging equipment such as MRI and CT scanners, laboratory facilities for testing and research, and equipment for specialized medical procedures.
Other services and facilities include Health Insurance, Net banking, Medical records transfer procedure, Diet and food on request, cafeteria, Online consultation of doctors, Visa, Post-operative follow-up, ATM facility, Car hire, Foreign currency exchange, Medical travel insurance coordination, Private rooms, Family accommodation, and more medical facility services.
The nearest railway station is Congella Railway Station, approximately 600 metres from the hospital, while King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is around 35 to 40 km away by road.
The hospital is located at the corner of Sydney Road and Rick Turner (Francois) Road (Gate 2: 719 Umbilo Road), Congella, Durban, 4001, South Africa.