Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Mabuyane will lead a team of government officials on Tuesday to the opening of phase 1 of the field hospital built by Volkswagen Group South Africa and funded by the German government for COVID-19 patients in Port Elizabeth.
The Premier's Office says Germany's R107 million donation, as well as funds from VWSA, means that the facility can accommodate up to 3 300 beds for patients once fully operational.
The Eastern Cape Department of Health and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will be responsible for its daily operations and management.
Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize will attend Tuesday's event and deliver the keynote address.
