BUSHBUCKRIDGE- Despite being a high risk obstetric case, Tintswalo Hospital successfully managed to deliver triplets last weekend. On May 2, Phindile Matihakoane, (39) safely delivered triplets proving the facility’s capacity to provide specialised, high care services in a rural setting. Triplet pregnancies are rare, classified high risk multiple gestations, and…
MBOMBELA- Rob Ferreira Hospital has achieved a significant surgical milestone. This is after surgeons successfully removed a Wilms’ tumour on a child with thrombus extending from the left renal vein into the IVC, followed by IVC venotomy. The child had a kidney cancer called Wilms which was operated and removed.…
ALKMAAR – With the festive season upon us, patients are advised by the provincial Department Of Health to collect medication earlier. The above was stated by MEC for Health, Sasekani Manzini during the launch of the 2025 Festive Season Contigency Plan on Tuesday morning on the N4. This was to…
MBOMBELA- Operation Smile South Africa returned to the province last month to provide free, life-changing surgeries to children with cleft lip and palate conditions. This was the 15th local Operation Smile surgical programme made possible through key support from Glencore and Woolworths MyDifference. The surgical programme took place from…
MBOMBELA – The Mpumalanga MEC for Health, Sasekani Manzini, reported a remarkable decline in malaria cases in the province during the World Malaria Day commemoration. The event, which is annually celebrated on April 25, took place at the Nutting House on May 2, bringing together distinguished guests, including traditional leaders…
MBOMBELA – Following the protest by several unemployed medical doctors in Mpumalanga, the provincial government has initiated a recruitment drive to employ approximately 35 medical doctors. The recruitment process was discussed in a meeting on Tuesday, February 4, at the government headquarters attended by Health MEC, Sasekani Manzini, Premier Mandla…
MIDDELBURG- The Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Mpumalanga Beta Implementation system was officially launched on Thursday. This is to ensure that patients’ records are kept safe and easy to retrieve. According to the Department of Health, this will improve healthcare management and provide real time access to patients information across facilities,…
Pregnancy and childbirth are sometimes accompanied by various risks and complications for both the mother and the baby. Having access to high-quality healthcare can reduce these risks and create a supportive environment for nurturing life.Several primary factors contribute to maternal mortality worldwide, including socio-economic elements like income levels, education, and…
MBOMBELA- A two-day Labour Indaba was hosted by the Department of Health last week on October 3 and 4. This was to empower health workers, improve job satisfaction and to ensure a sustainable healthcare system meets the needs of communities. This year’s theme was dubbed: Fostering Respect for Collective bargaining,Social…
Circumcision can help prevent HIV by as much as 60% and it also reduces the transmission of HPV which causes cervical cancer in women.