Mpumalanga Department of Health

13/04/2026

08/04/2026

03/04/2026

The Executive Mayor of Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, Cllr Lydia Moroane, led a delegation comprising the Speaker and several Councillors on a visit to Tintswalo Hospital, where they presented gifts to seven newborn babies, comprising five boys and two girls, born after midnight.The hospital board chairperson extended a warm welcome to the delegation, and they were also joined by Mr. Veli Madonsela, representing the Director of Hospital Services, Mr. Mogane.The mothers and their relatives expressed gratitude for the thoughtful gesture.

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

31/03/2026

Today, 31 March 2026, the Tripartite Cross Border Health Committee Meeting was proudly hosted by Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, bringing together partners with a shared commitment to strengthening healthcare access for cross-border migrants and mobile populations.

The province continues to face key challenges affecting these populations, including late presentation for care, non-attendance at high-risk clinics, unbooked clients, language barriers, lack of proper identification, and incorrect residential information—factors that negatively impact maternal, neonatal, and child health outcomes. It is against this background that the initial meeting was convened on 08 October 2025.

Building on that engagement, today’s discussions focused on revisiting critical action points on maternal, neonatal, and child mortalities, and agreeing on clear short-, medium-, and long-term strategies with defined timeframes.

" We extend our sincere appreciation to International Organization for Migration South Africa, Eswatini, and Mozambique, Save the Children South Africa, as well as the Ministries of Health from Mozambique and the Kingdom of Eswatini for their continued collaboration and dedication.

"It was indeed a very fruitful and productive meeting as we continue working together to improve health outcomes across our borders, said Dr Cheryl Nelson, Chief Director Primary Health Care; Mpumalanga health.

31/03/2026

From the 30th to the 31st of March 2026, the Department of Health Infrastructure Directorate held an EPWP Infrastructure Training.The purpose of the two-day training was to equip participants with life skills, teaching them how to compile CVs and providing them with possible questions that could arise in interviews and how to better answer them. The training also included how to conduct themselves at work and a better understanding of work ethics to add value in service delivery.

31/03/2026

remains a seasonal health risk in certain parts of South Africa. This map highlights the areas where malaria transmission is most likely, mainly in the Northeastern regions, including parts of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and northern KwaZulu-Natal.

Know the Risk. Stay Protected. Early awareness saves lives. Stay informed, stay safe.

28/03/2026

On the 27th of March 2026, Arthuseat Clinic, under Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, hosted an open day event to inform the community about the various primary health care services offered by the facility, to listen and respond to complaints and compliments, as well as to interact with members of the community on how best to improve the quality of healthcare service provision in the community. The event was supported by various stakeholders, such as social workers from DSD, traditional health practitioners, Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, traditional leadership, and the clinic committee.

27/03/2026

PHC Hard Skills Training Successfully Concludes in Emalahleni

The Primary Healthcare (PHC) Hard Skills Performance Management Pilot Training was successfully launched and concluded at the ANEW Highveld Hotel in Emalahleni from 23–27 March 2026.

Led by the National Department of Health, in partnership with the Gauteng and Mpumalanga Departments of Health, the training sought to strengthen critical competencies necessary for improved health service delivery at primary healthcare level. The programme was supported by Aceso Global Joint Learning Network, AMREF Health Africa, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

This initiative was funded by the Aceso Global – Joint Learning Network (JLN) and AMREF Kenya, with curriculum development led by National Department of Health fellows, including Ms. C Ngoepe. The development process was undertaken in collaboration with provincial representatives from the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH), represented by Mr. Ratsietsi Makua, and the Mpumalanga Department of Health (MPUDoH), represented by Ms. Mary Kekana, alongside independent consultants.

Over the five-day period, participants were equipped with practical skills aimed at enhancing performance management and service delivery.

Key focus areas included:

• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Virtual meeting facilitation
• Report writing
• Data management
• Quality improvement methodologies
• Health outcomes mini-projects
• Rollout, sustainability, and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) planning

In her closing remarks, Dr Nelson underscored the importance of implementation, stating:
“Skills are only as valuable as their application.”

The successful conclusion of this pilot marks a significant step towards strengthening Primary Health Care systems. Appreciation is extended to all partners, facilitators, and participants whose commitment and collaboration made this initiative a success.

26/03/2026

"Please beware of scam"

26/03/2026

Today, 26 March 2026, community members from Mayflower and surrounding areas continue to access primary healthcare services from the erected stalls during the Taking Legislature to The People sitting at Sun City Sports ground in Mayflower under Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality.The department still urges everyone to access primary healthcare services from their nearest healthcare facilities for the betterment of their well-being.