LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (BOPHELONG)

25/09/2025

25/09/2025

MEC for Health Hon. Mashego Dieketseng celebrates the successful completion of 92 cataract surgeries made possible through the National Health Insurance (NHI) grant in Letaba Hospital,Mopani District. “This milestone reflects our commitment to restoring sight, improving quality of life, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare services for all.”says the MEC .A vision for better healthcare, a vision for all. MEC further thanked the team of healthcare professionals and patients for working together for the success of this project; which is the beginning of more.

25/09/2025

25/09/2025

Mec for LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (BOPHELONG) Ms Dieketseng Mashego arrives at Letaba Hospital to celebrate with 92 patients that were operated for cataract through the NHI grant.

24/09/2025

LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (BOPHELONG) MEC Dieketseng Mashego joined the premier of Limpopo Dr Phophi Ramathuba at Bapedi Royal Kingdom at Mohlaletse village, Fetakgomotubatse Municipality, Sekhukhune District for the provincial heritage day event held under the theme: "Reimagine our Heritage Institutions for a new era"

23/09/2025

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

UPDATE ON RURAL HEALTH MATTERS OUTREACH IN SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT

The MEC for Health in Limpopo Ms Dieketseng Mashego is excited about the successful completion of the Sekhukhune District Rural Health Matters Outreach, which took place between 15 and 20 September 2025 across multiple hospitals in the district.

The outreach aimed to reduce the surgical backlog in rural hospitals and improve access to specialized surgical services in underserved communities. A total of 170 surgical operations were successfully performed across six hospitals in various disciplines.

Breakdown of Surgeries by Discipline:

Orthopaedic Surgery – 25 cases

General Surgery – 41 cases

ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) – 17 cases

Maxillo-Facial Surgery – 15 cases

Obstetrics and Gynaecology – 15 cases

Colposcopy Procedures – 17 cases

Urology – 41 cases

Breakdown of Surgeries by Hospital:

Philadelphia Hospital – 29 cases

St Rita’s Hospital – 29 cases

Matlala Hospital – 41 cases

Jane Furse Hospital – 41 cases

Dilokong Hospital – 15 cases

Mecklenburg Hospital – 15 cases

The MEC commends the dedicated medical professionals, including men and women who volunteered their time and expertise to support this initiative. Their commitment has not only helped reduce the surgical backlog but also restored hope and dignity to many patients in rural areas.

This initiative is part of the Limpopo Department of Health’s broader commitment to strengthen rural healthcare delivery and ensure equitable access to surgical care across all districts.
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23/09/2025

MEDIA STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: 23 September 2025

MEC FOR HEALTH IN LIMPOPO PROVIDES UPDATE ON ACID ATTACK SURVIVOR MMAPEU NEO HLANGA

The Limpopo MEC for Health expresses deep concern and continued support for Ms Mampeu Neo Hlanga, a courageous young woman from Zebediela who survived a horrific acid attack late last year.

Ms Hlanga was initially admitted to Zebediela Hospital following the assault, before being urgently referred to Mankweng Tertiary Hospital for specialized care due to severe septic burns. Upon arrival, she was admitted to the female surgical ward where she began her long and complex medical journey.

During her five-month stay at Mankweng Hospital, Ms Hlanga underwent multiple surgical procedures as follows:
*13/11/2024 she went to theatre for surgical debridement of burn wounds( face, chest and both thighs.
*17 /12 2024 she went to theatre for debridement of scalp and skin graft of chest and right upper limb.
* 13/01/ 2025 she undergone skin graft of right thigh and left forearm and left ectropion release and skin graft
* 08/04/2025 she went to theatre for ectropion release and left shoulder skin graft.
* 09/04/2025 she did ectropion release and right shoulder skin graft

Following these, she received assessment and care for the provision of pressure garments, which are vital for burn recovery and scar management.

She was officially discharged on 18 April 2025, after months of intensive care, physical recovery, and emotional resilience.

Ms Hlanga was later referred back to Mankweng Hospital for further evaluation and treatment at the Eye Ward. Her clinical team continues to monitor her progress closely, and additional procedures will be considered once she has sufficiently recovered.

The MEC for Health condemns gender-based violence in all its forms and applauds the healthcare professionals at both Zebediela and Mankweng Hospitals for their tireless efforts in providing high-quality care to Ms Hlanga.

The Department of Health remains committed to supporting her ongoing recovery journey and ensuring access to the necessary reconstructive and rehabilitative services.

We call on communities to stand united against acts of violence and to support survivors on their road to healing and justice.
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For media enquiries,
Departmental Spokesperson:
Neil Shikwambana
0664799887

MEC MLO
Kapudii Moagi
0822577856