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EMALAHLENI – Mpumalanga’s Health MEC, Sasekani Manzini, affirmed the commitment to provide non-discriminatory healthcare for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals (LGBTQI). On Friday, May 17, 2024, Manzini visited Sinqobile Clinic in Emalahleni to raise awareness and show solidarity with the LGBTQI community as part of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia,…
MIDDELBURG – Health MEC Sasekani Manzini emphasizes that Mpumalanga is prepared for the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI), which aims to provide quality and accessible healthcare for everyone. On Wednesday, May 15. 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the NHI Bill into law, describing it as a crucial tool to combat poverty. Manzini made…
MIDDELBURG – The extended Sister Mashiteng Clinic in Mhluzi, Middelburg, will alleviate the strain on Middelburg Hospital services and improve access to 24-hour care. The clinic, renovated at a cost of R3 million, was officially reopened on Friday, May 17 2024. Previously, the clinic operated between 07:00 and 19:00, but its hours have now been…
DELMAS – On May 8, 2024, Khulisani Social Solutions successfully hosted an awareness campaign at Phaphamani Secondary School, to address substance and drug abuse, sexual harassment, bullying, cyberbullying, and the implications of crime records on Gender-Based Violence. Zamani Sibanyoni, a South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) men sector representative, explained more about the men sector…
MPUMALANGA- The Department of Health released a media statement to inform and urge members of the public to take extra precautionary measures to protect themselves and their loved ones against respiratory infections, which are expected to increase over the winter season. According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, there is a surveillance system that…
KWAMHLANGA – In a remarkable display of community solidarity and commitment to inclusivity, Kwathando Care Centre successfully hosted an Autism Awareness Event on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at its premises in Suncity “A” Kwamhlanga. The event, designed to educate and advocate for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), drew a diverse crowd of supporters, professionals,…
EMALAHLENI – Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane has made a passionate plea to teachers and the community to prioritize the safety and protection of young girls in schools as a crucial step towards addressing the alarming increase in cases of rape involving schoolgirls. The Premier’s call to action came during the official handover ceremony of Mogalithwa…
DELMAS – The Mpumalanga provincial government recently unveiled a fully equipped in-patient treatment centre aimed at rehabilitating victims of substance abuse. The unveiling event, held on Monday, April 15, reaffirmed the centre’s commitment to assisting service users. The centre has been in operation for some time. The Nkangala In-Patient Treatment Centre, located in Delmas, was…
MPUMALANGA– In the wake of the global observance of World Health Day on April 7,the Mpumalanga MEC for Health, Sasekani Manzini, has emphasized the importance of maintaining good health practices among the residents of Mpumalanga.World Health Day serves as a significant annual event aimed at raising awareness about health issues worldwide and is endorsed by…
MIDDELBURG – Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Jane Sithole has challenged Mpumalanga Health MEC Sasekani Manzini to confront the reality of the province’s readiness for the National Health Insurance (NHI).Sithole, the party’s provincial leader, responded to MEC Manzini’s issuance of NHI compliance certificates to public clinics in the province. On Tuesday, 2 April, Manzini presented certificates to…
