{"id":1889,"date":"2026-06-22T17:16:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T17:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rxzest.com\/en-za\/?p=1889"},"modified":"2026-06-22T17:16:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T17:16:38","slug":"king-edward-viii-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rxzest.com\/en-za\/king-edward-viii-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"King Edward VIII Hospital (Victoria Mxenge Hospital)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Welcome to King Edward VIII Hospital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Edward VIII Hospital, officially known today as Victoria Mxenge Hospital, is one of South Africa&#8217;s largest public tertiary teaching hospitals. Located in Congella, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, the hospital provides advanced regional and tertiary healthcare services to patients across KwaZulu-Natal and parts of the Eastern Cape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a major referral and teaching hospital, the facility delivers highly specialized medical care while also training future doctors, nurses, specialists, and healthcare professionals through its partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hospital at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Information<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Hospital Name<\/td><td>King Edward VIII Hospital (Victoria Mxenge Hospital)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hospital Type<\/td><td>Public Tertiary Teaching Hospital<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Location<\/td><td>Congella, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Established<\/td><td>1936<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bed Capacity<\/td><td>Approximately 852\u2013922 Beds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly Outpatients<\/td><td>Over 22,000 Patients<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual Outpatients<\/td><td>Approximately 360,000 Patients<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Healthcare Level<\/td><td>Regional &amp; Tertiary Referral Hospital<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teaching Affiliation<\/td><td>University of KwaZulu-Natal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nursing College<\/td><td>On-site Nursing College<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Service Area<\/td><td>KwaZulu-Natal &amp; Eastern Cape<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Switchboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+27 (0)31 360 3111<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative Contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+27 (0)31 205 9432<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobile Contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">060 964 0445<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fax<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+27 (0)31 206 1457<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Corner of Sydney Road and Rick Turner Road<br>Congella<br>Durban<br>KwaZulu-Natal<br>South Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postal Address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Private Bag X02<br>Congella<br>4013<br>South Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GPS Coordinates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Latitude: -29.881239<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Longitude: 30.990660<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Hospital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Edward VIII Hospital is among the largest public hospitals in the Southern Hemisphere and serves as a major tertiary referral center for complex medical cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients are referred from district and regional hospitals throughout KwaZulu-Natal and neighboring provinces for advanced specialist care, surgery, critical care, diagnostics, and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hospital plays a vital role in healthcare delivery, medical education, clinical research, and specialist training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency &amp; Trauma Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Emergency and Trauma Unit provides immediate treatment for urgent and life-threatening conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emergency Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accident &amp; Injury Treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical Patient Stabilization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency Referrals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internal Medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comprehensive care for adults with acute and chronic medical conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic Disease Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialist Consultations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inpatient Medical Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preventive Healthcare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surgical Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hospital offers a broad range of surgical procedures and specialist operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialist Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgical Admissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-Operative Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgical Theatre Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intensive Care Unit (ICU)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ICU provides advanced monitoring and treatment for critically ill patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intensive Monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life-Support Treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical Care Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialist ICU Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specialized intensive care for newborn babies requiring advanced medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Premature Baby Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neonatal Monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newborn Intensive Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-Risk Infant Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comprehensive healthcare services for women before, during, and after pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Antenatal Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labour &amp; Delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-Risk Pregnancy Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women&#8217;s Health Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gynaecological Treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paediatric Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specialized healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Child Healthcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paediatric Admissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developmental Assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialist Paediatric Treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ear, Nose &amp; Throat (ENT)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ENT Consultations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing Disorders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sinus Conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head &amp; Neck Treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maxillofacial Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specialized treatment of facial injuries and oral conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facial Trauma Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconstructive Procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oral Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jaw &amp; Facial Treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radiology Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advanced imaging and diagnostic services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>X-Rays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnostic Imaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialist Radiology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Investigations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pharmacy Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provision of medicines and pharmaceutical support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prescription Dispensing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication Counseling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pharmaceutical Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inpatient &amp; Outpatient Pharmacy Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physiotherapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical rehabilitation and recovery support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Injury Rehabilitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobility Improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical Therapy Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-Surgical Recovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Occupational Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helping patients regain independence and daily living skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Functional Rehabilitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobility Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily Living Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recovery Programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speech &amp; Audiology Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assessment and treatment of speech, language, communication, and hearing disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hearing Assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audiology Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speech Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dietetics &amp; Nutrition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional nutritional care and dietary management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clinical Nutrition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dietary Counseling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutritional Assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialized Diet Plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Work Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support services for patients and families facing social or emotional challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Patient Counseling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Referrals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Assistance Programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Telemedicine Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technology-enabled healthcare support and specialist consultations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remote Consultations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialist Referrals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Healthcare Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hospital Infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capacity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Facility<\/th><th>Capacity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Beds<\/td><td>852\u2013922<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual Outpatients<\/td><td>Approximately 360,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly Outpatients<\/td><td>Over 22,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICU Facilities<\/td><td>Available<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NICU Facilities<\/td><td>Available<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teaching Hospital<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nursing College<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic &amp; Training Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Edward VIII Hospital is one of South Africa&#8217;s leading teaching hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational Partners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>University of KwaZulu-Natal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospital Nursing College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medical Students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nursing Students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialist Doctors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allied Healthcare Professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical Researchers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specialized Healthcare Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hospital provides advanced specialist services including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intensive Care Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neonatal Intensive Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maxillofacial Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Surgical Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialized Obstetrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paediatric Specialist Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnostic Imaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rehabilitation Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patient Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Bring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients attending appointments or admissions should bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South African ID or Passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referral Letter (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current Medication List<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Aid Information (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For emergencies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proceed directly to the Emergency Department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring identification if available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform staff about allergies or chronic conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry any important medical records when possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visitor Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors are encouraged to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow visiting hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect patient privacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observe infection control measures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow hospital regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a quiet environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Served<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hospital serves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Durban Metropolitan Area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KwaZulu-Natal Province<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eastern Cape Referral Patients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional Hospitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>District Hospitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Health Clinics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Established in 1936, King Edward VIII Hospital has served the people of South Africa for nearly a century. Originally named after King Edward VIII, the hospital was later renamed Victoria Mxenge Hospital in honor of anti-apartheid activist Victoria Mxenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the decades, the hospital has grown into one of the country&#8217;s most important tertiary healthcare institutions and remains a leading center for specialist treatment, education, and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Commitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Quality Healthcare Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Patient-Centered Care<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Clinical Excellence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Medical Education &amp; Research<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Community Health Improvement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Accessible Public Healthcare<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Safe &amp; Compassionate Treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Professional Healthcare Training<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>King Edward VIII Hospital (Victoria Mxenge Hospital)<\/strong> is one of South Africa&#8217;s largest tertiary teaching hospitals. Located in Congella, Durban, the hospital offers advanced specialist healthcare services, emergency medicine, surgery, intensive care, maternity services, paediatrics, rehabilitation, and medical education. With more than 850 beds and hundreds of thousands of annual patient visits, it remains a cornerstone of healthcare delivery in KwaZulu-Natal and surrounding regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>King Edward VIII Hospital (Victoria Mxenge Hospital) \u2014 Delivering Advanced Healthcare, Education, and Excellence Since 1936.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to King Edward VIII Hospital King Edward VIII Hospital, officially known today as Victoria Mxenge Hospital, is one of South Africa&#8217;s largest public tertiary teaching hospitals. Located in Congella, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, the hospital provides advanced regional and tertiary healthcare services to patients across KwaZulu-Natal and parts of the Eastern Cape. 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