The City of Cape Town’s latest forecast for Day Zero is 11 May 2018. This is the point at which the City has indicated its intention to restrict water supply to central distribution points. Priontex has implemented water saving strategies We recover water from our Sterilization Department for supply to...
Association for Peri-Operative Practitioners in South Africa (APPSA) Congress 2017- Bloemfontein
Priontex exhibited at this bi-emmial Congress held at the Sand Du Plessis Theatre in Bloemfontein. The organising committee members wore different nursing attire on each of the days reflecting the changing uniform styles over the years. The Priontex focus was on providing innovative solutions which was supported by the Rubik’s...
Cape Town Imbizo- Red Cross Hospital
The Priontex Cape Town clinical sales team hosted an “Imbizo” at the UCT’s Surgical Skills Training Centre at Red Cross Hospital. Various Cape Town government hospital staff members from theatre, CSSD and procurement attended the presentation topics such as alternative drape and gown fabrics and instrument processing.
Advanced Hospital Group Study Day
In April our Priontex Gauteng team hosted a study day in Midrand for theatre and procurement staff. Following the fruitful workshop on best surgical draping practices, the staff enjoyed a tour of the Priontex production facility.
International Hospital Federation (IHF) Conference
The annual Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) Conference was replaced this year by the 40th IHF Conference held at the ICC in Durban from 1st – 3rd November 2016. The theme was “addressing the challenge of patient-centered care and safety” The Conference is a unique global forum that brings...
Priontex Gauteng Imbizo
The word “Imbizo” comes from the Zulu word meaning “a gathering”. We were excited to host our first official Imbizo on 29 September 2016 at Journeys restaurant in Midrand. The 50 invited guests attended from a number of mostly Government hospitals in the region, including Charlotte Maxeke, Baragwaneth, Rahima Moosa,...
Mediclinic Achievers Ceremony
Priontex supports continuing healthcare education and for many years we have sponsored the Mediclinic Operating Department Assistance Floating trophy to the top student completing the course. On 22 June 2016 we presented the trophy for the top achiever with the highest combined theoretical and practical marks at the Mediclinic Ltd...
Priontex launches additional scrub suit colours
In addition to consolidating our scrub suit designs into a single unisex range, we have added exciting new colour options. There has been an increasing demand for our theatre garments, which are available to purchase on our website shop. For group price discount enquiries and to arrange scrub fitting days...
International Aids Society Conference – Durban
The International AIDS Society is the world’s leading independent association of HIV professionals, and its annual conference was held in Durban, South Africa from July 18-22, 2016. Priontex exhibited at this event for our 6th consecutive year and we promoted our Custom Operating Pack offering where the best components can...
Africa Health Conference
Priontex exhibited at the Africa Health Conference at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand in June 2016. We shared the display with KLS Martin for whom we distribute surgical instruments and sterilization containers. More than 500 companies from 57 countries exhibited and there were a total of 8,000 exhibiters and delegates.