LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (BOPHELONG)

15/04/2026

HEALING WHERE IT MATTERS MOST: RURAL HEALTH MATTERS OUTREACH TRANSFORMS SEKHUKHUNE

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

From Monday, 13 April to Friday, 17 April 2026, the Rural Health Matters Outreach Programme is making a profound impact across Sekhukhune District—bringing essential, life-changing healthcare services directly to rural communities.

In just a few days, a total of 71 surgical procedures have been successfully performed across key specialties:
General Surgery: 12
ENT: 15
Maxillo-facial: 8
Colposcopy: 19
Urology: 17

Healthcare teams have worked tirelessly across hospitals including Philadelphia (15), St Rita’s (22), Matlala (12), Jane Furse (14), and Dilokong (8), with services now expanding to Mecklenburg and Groblersdal.

This outreach is more than numbers, it is about restoring dignity, reducing waiting times, and ensuring that no community is left behind. Each procedure represents hope renewed and a life improved.

14/04/2026

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

[ Polokwane] MEC for Health in Limpopo, Ms Dieketseng Mashego, joined by the Mayor of Capricorn District Municipality, Cllr Mamedupi Teffo, and the Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality, Cllr John Mpe, officially opened the Netcare Akeso Private Mental Healthcare Facility today, Tuesday, in Polokwane

The milestone event brought together traditional leaders, representatives from St Engenas and ZCC churches, stakeholders, the University of Limpopo, and members of the community.

The state-of-the-art facility, with a capacity of 87 beds, will provide much-needed services for patients facing psychiatric conditions, including depression, substance abuse, anxiety disorders, trauma, and stress-related conditions.
"Mental health is not a luxury, but a fundamental pillar of holistic healthcare that we must prioritise without hesitation." said MEC.

"This facility represents hope, dignity, and a renewed commitment to ensuring that no one suffers in silence."

14/04/2026

10/04/2026

MASHEGO DELIVERS LIFESAVING BOOST: STATE-OF-THE-ART NEONATAL WARD TRANSFORMS CARE AT NKHENSANI HOSPITAL

Friday, 10 April 2026

[Giyani] Limpopo MEC for Health, Mme Dieketseng Mashego, today marked a significant milestone in the province’s healthcare delivery with the official handover of a newly refurbished, state-of-the-art neonatal ward at Nkhensani Hospital.

The upgraded facility stands as a bold intervention aimed at improving maternal and neonatal outcomes, while easing pressure on referral hospitals. The new neonatal ward now boasts a 20-bed capacity for newborns and a 12-bed ward for mother lodgers, ensuring that mothers can remain close to their babies during critical stages of care.

Equipped with modern medical infrastructure, each neonatal bed is fitted with essential gas points, including oxygen, medical air, and vacuum systems. The ward also includes six high-care beds, designed to support critically ill newborns requiring advanced monitoring and treatment.

This development marks a significant improvement from the old neonatal unit, which had only 14 beds for newborns, limited space, and just six shared gas points, often resulting in overcrowding and constrained service delivery.

Speaking during the handover, MEC Mashego emphasized that the new facility will reduce unnecessary referrals to Letaba Hospital and other regional and tertiary institutions, allowing more patients to receive quality care closer to home.

“The investment we are making here is not only in infrastructure, but in the future of our children and the dignity of our healthcare system. This ward will ensure that our newborns receive the care they deserve, right here at Nkhensani,” said Mashego.
Importantly, the neonatal unit will be strengthened through ongoing specialist support via outreach programmes from a regional hospital, enhancing the quality of care and clinical expertise available at the facility.

The handover forms part of the Limpopo Provincial Government’s Service Delivery Week, highlighting government’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare services across communities.

Today’s event signals a decisive step forward in addressing overcrowding, strengthening district-level healthcare, and ensuring that no child is denied a healthy start to life due to limited resources.

As the province continues to invest in health infrastructure, the people of Giyani and surrounding areas can now look forward to enhanced neonatal care, reduced patient transfers, and improved health outcomes for both mothers and their newborns.

10/04/2026

MEC for LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (BOPHELONG) Ms Dieketseng Mashego has arrived Nkhensani Hospital to officially open the newly refurbished Neonatal ward

10/04/2026

09/04/2026

TAKING HEALTHCARE TO THE PEOPLE: MEC MASHEGO DRIVES SERVICE DELIVERY FROM HOSPITALS TO COMMUNITIES

Thursday, 9 April 2026

[Giyani] MEC for Health in Limpopo, Ms Dieketseng Mashego, began her day at Nkhensani Hospital in Giyani, where she lent her full support to a dedicated team of ophthalmologists performing life-changing eye operations for patients.

Through a walkabout in the facility, she engaged with healthcare personnel and patients, reaffirming government’s commitment to restoring dignity and improving quality of life through accessible, specialised healthcare services.

She later proceeded to Masingita Mall taxi rank to support the Cheka Impilo campaign team. The team was busy conducting TB screening, HIV testing and screening, condoms distribution , checking vitals and encouraging people to stay healthy.

The campaign forms part of the Limpopo Provincial Government Service Delivery Week (07–10 April 2026), led by Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba, aimed at bringing integrated government services closer to the people, strengthening responsiveness, and accelerating service delivery in the Giyani Local Municipality.

08/04/2026

An overview of Malamulele Hospital situated at Vhembe District; showcasing the repaired roof and ongoing infrastructure maintenance, ensuring a safer, more dignified environment for both patients and healthcare workers.

Investing in our facilities is investing in our people.