Communities across the province can expect more responsive emergency medical services as the Mpumalanga Department of Health has strengthened its fleet with the addition of 15 new ambulances. Premier Mandla Ndlovu and Health MEC, Sasekani Manzini unveiled the new ambulances at the Mbombela Stadium yesterday.The latest addition brings the province…
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…
In light of the fact that more than 9 000 cases of teenage pregnancy were realised in the province during the past year, has given enough reason to seek legal means to bring perpetrators to account for these outrageous statistics which have not only brought about shame on the province,…
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…
WAKKERSTROOM – MEC for Health, Sasekani Manzini, conducted an oversight visit to Wakkerstroom Clinic on Wednesday 27 August 2025 as part of the EXCO Outreach Programme that is currently underway in the Dr Pixley Ka Seme Sub-District. The visit saw Manzini assessing service delivery at the facility and its readiness…
It’s been a hive of activity as the province continues honouring late former President, Nelson Mandela’s legacy. Last weekend, the Premier, Mandla Ndlovu accompanied by Health MEC, Sasekani Manzini, visited communities in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality where blankets were donated, as well as a newly-built, fully-furnished house was officially handed…
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 – The MEC for Health, Sasekani Manzini was in high spirits on Wednesday morning as she officially cut the ribbon to open the 22-bed Burn Ward at the Rob Ferreira Tertiary Hospital. This elation from MEC Manzini stems from their installation of state-of-the-art equipment that will enable the hospital…
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…