Background to Elim Hospital.

                                     The Chapel

History


The Hospital was started by Dr. George Lienge, a Swiss Missionary, in 1899.
Elim was the first establishment to receive electricity north of pretoria, even before the town of Louis Trichardt.
It played a critical 'neutral' role in the war between the British and the then South African (boere) government and served both sides.
The is a Museum at the hospital that is a national heritage site that you can still view which contaans some of the original equipment and furniture of the first hospital staff of Elim Hospital. It is interesting to note that the Gyni ward is the actual original hospital and the old theatre is still there. It is currently still in use and one can see the lantern holdings in the walls of this ward.
For more information about the history of the area, it is recommended that you contact Mr Charles Leach, a history buff who still lives in Louis Trichardt and has written a book (Captain Eagle) about the historical events of this era.


Location of the Hospital

It is located in the Vhembe distict, Makhado Municipality, ward 28, 25km south east of Makhado (Louis Trichardt). It is a subtropical area north of Capricorn (S23.15310 degrees E30.05720 , if you have a GPS these coordinates may be helpful).

Epidemiology / Most prevalent diseases or conditions

Immuno-supressant (HIV & AIDS)
Gastroenteritis
Pneumonia
Tb
Hypertension
Cataract
Trauma
Diabetes mellitus
Cardiac Failure