King Dinuzulu Hospital is close to The Riverside Hotel
Address:
Dr R D Naidoo drive & Viola Rd, Sydenham, Berea, 4091
Distance from The Riverside Hotel: `13 Minutes
History of King George V Hospital
In 1939, King George V Jubilee Hospital was officially opened with 139 beds for the treatment of Tuberculosis patients. .
It was designed to accommodate all races, but was found that the total number of beds was insufficient, which resulted in the wards being divided between European, coloured, and Indian patients. The Black patients were only being accepted for admission with regards to special investigation and treatment only and others were still required to be hospitalised at the “Point” Non-European Hospitals.
Due to the start of the World War II, six months after the opening of the Hospital, there was no prospect of expansion for eight years. The world war produced a wave of industrial development in the cities, and a lack of proper living conditions for labourers newly recruited from the districts. This caused a tremendous growth of T.B. in South Africa.
In 1945 the war came to an end and by 1946 the military was in the process of evacuating Springfield Military Hospital. As it was adjacent to King George V Jubilee Hospital, the government decided to take it over as an extension. The wards were equipped and opened for services.
By 1956 the Springfield Hospital had been taken over and both hospitals were combined with a total number of 1291 beds and became known officially as King George V Hospital.
Psychiatric services were added to the activities and the scope of services expanded over the years to include Thoracic surgery (T.B. cases) and Spinal surgery. Oesophageal carcinoma was added to the services and the most recent inclusion was the family planning clinic (tubal legation / vasectomies).
Source: KZN Health
The Riverside Hotel Complex
Set just 20 minutes’ drive from King Shaka International Airport and 5 minutes’ drive from the city centre of Durban, The Riverside Hotel reflects a resort life in the city.The Riverside Hotel offers 168 superbly appointed bedrooms as well as an onsite restaurant and state of the art conference facility. The Riverside Grill offers a mouth-watering menu and furnishings that have been designed to offer our guests a luxurious and relaxed environment. We have paired luxury dining with poolside relaxation, breath-taking scenery & open-planned settings. We invite you to experience the perfect day with friends, family or business partners.
SERVICE
The Riverside Hotel is a full-service hotel. Facilities available include, but are not limited to, 24 hour reception, conference facilities, room service, laundry, mini gym, The Riverside Grill restaurant, shuttle and much more. Discover it for yourself today and drive on down to the Riverside Hotel
ATTRACTIONS
At The Riverside Hotel, the possibilities are endless: Visit uShaka Marine World, the enormous Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umgeni Bird Park, play a round of golf at the Windsor Golf Course, or catch a game at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Whatever you’re into, you’ll find it situated within a few minutes drive.