Sthabiso Ngwenya-Charles Johnson Memorial Hospital

11/04/2026

Hospital board members training for region 3 which is Umzinyathi, Uthukela and Amajuba district was a great success as it was attended by large numbers of board members from the above three districts. This training took place at Madadeni Hall on 09th of April 2026

The main reason for this training was to empower board members about their duties, roles and responsibilities as Hospital board members.
The district director's of region were all present and facilitating the all process.
The Chief Executive Officers of all hospitals under region 3 also available to support the the training.

05/04/2026

29/11/2025

Charles Johnson Memorial Hospital management would like to appreciate the effort made by the hospital board members for interacting and interviewing patients about the level of health services they have received on our facility.

This walkabout was conducted on the 28th of November 2025. Amongst the department's that we visited are, Outpatient department, Casualty, X-ray, Eye clinic and pharmacy department

21/11/2025

Charles Johnson Memorial Hospital hosted prematurity day on the 19th of November 2025 under the "Giving every baby a first start" an urges all pregnant women to access antenatal as early as possible and to follow a healthy lifestyle including avoiding smoking, drinking alcohol or using illegal drugs during pregnancy. This will reduce the risk of pretending labour and premature birth which is leading cause of death in children under the age of 5

CJM Hospital is one of the the hospital that are experiencing problems of babies that are born preterm each year. Preterm is defined as babies born alive before 37 weeks of pregnancy are completed. It is recommended that pregnant women should attend all antenatal care visits or appointments throughout their pregnancy period to enable the health professionals monitor and assess the state of health of both the mother and unborn child in order to identify early signs and symptoms of manageable and life threatening complications such as pre-eclampsia, urinary tract infections and gestational diabetes

Mother's of babies were given gifts and certificates. Staff members of Maternity ward were given certificate of appreciation for serving the lives of these babies

Dr. Nxumalo encourages all expectant mothers to book their first antenatal visit as soon as they know that they are pregnant and to keep attending every check up. Early and regular care allows Healthcare teams to monitor both mother and baby, identity risks early and act quickly giving little ones the best chance to grow strong and health6

20/11/2025

Charles Johnson Memorial Hospital took health care services to the through community outreach event to the community of Jabavu and surrounding areas in ward 14 under Cllr Jabu Buthelezi.

This event was to bring all primary health care services to the people of the area. CJM hospital doctors were available to assist.
amongst the services that were provided includes cervical cancer screening, HIV Testing, Family planning etc.

CJM Hospital management extend their gratitude to all government departments who come out to support this event, Department of home affairs, department of Agriculture and rural development and SASSA.

25/09/2025

As we celebrate Pharmacy Month in September 2025 under the theme "Think Health,Think Pharmacy-One Profession, Many Roles". Charles Johnson Memorial Pharmacists and Pharmacist assistant embarked on a Journey to educate curious young minds highlighting the diverse services Pharmacist provide in all Healthcare sectors and to educate the learners community on the values of the profession

During their engagement they visited Sihayo, Ekucabangeni and UBongumenzi High school learners from grade 10-12 who have chosen mathematics and physical science as their major subjects. The Pharmacist used that moment and engagement to show the value Pharmacist bring every day and to call for investment in their vital role, now and into the future. They did this to encourage and inspire learners to explore different career field in pharmacy sector.

The Pharmacist task team composed of the following professionals
Ms S.G Sithole
Ms S.L Mdakane
C.V Oliphant
Mr M. Ngcobo
Ms A.S Shabangu
Ms N.P Ngobese

31/07/2025

In concluding of men's mountain July 2025 prince Nhlanganiso Zulu addressed 160 men's at Mbokodwebomvu tribal council on the 30th of July 2025 during Isibaya Samadoda.

Amongst other things that he touched the issues of Tuberculosis where he emphasized the significance of adherence of taking T.B medication as prescribed by medical practitioners. Also encourages men's to test for diabetic and those who tested positive to take their medication since diabetic is one of the most killing disease in the country.

He also encourages males to undergo medical male circumcision for the health of their lives as this decreases for getting HIV/AIDS infections by 60% and other depends on the individual personal behavior which includes condom usage and abstinence from s*x.

On his speech he encourages men's and young men's to stay away from subsistence abuse and women's abuse including alcohol abuse that is led the family division and mental illness.

14/05/2025

SAVF , Meaner Support Agent and Charles Johnson Memorial Hospital conducted teenage pregnancy, drugs and substances abuse at Maceba secondary school on the 13th of May 2025

14/05/2025

SAVF, Leaner Support Agent and Charles Johnson Memorial Hospital conducted teenage pregnancy Drugs and Substance abuse at Maceba Secondary School.

15/04/2025

Deputy Mayor of Nquthu Local Municipality Cllr. Hlengiwe Ngobese , Counselors, Members of the Executive, uMzinyathi Health District Management Team welcoming Doctors from ALMDAAD and ALBASAR from Parkistan to conduct Cataract Camp Campaign at Charles Johnson Memorial Hospital from 14-17 April 2025.