Umgeni hospital is a specialised hospital situated in Howick, and provides for the care of persons with mental, physical and multiple disabilities.  The hospital caters for people of all races, from 3 years of age and serves the entire KwaZulu-Natal region.

The hospital serves the midlands of KZN south of the Tugela River. Map showing location of Umgeni Hospital The hospital  has 624 authorised beds with 431 in-patients.  Directions to Umgeni hospital.

Umgeni hospitals vision is to be a leading provider of optimal health care services for the mentally challenged individuals, with associated physical and behavioural conditions, within KwaZulu-Natal. This vision is supported by the hospitals mission and core values.

Patients are accommodated in 12 different wards according to the nursing care and treatment they require. A Frail Care Unit will be opened shortly.  Individual wards accommodate 26 to 52 patients, thereby making a homely atmosphere difficult, but we  try our best.  Our patients are not kept "under lock and key" and have freedom of movement within the hospital. Criteria for admission.

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Health Information Bulletin April - June 2007