Umzinyathi is situated in the north central region of KwaZulu-Natal. Umzinyathi is bordered by the following 6 districts; in the north by Amajuba, north east by Zululand, east by King Cetshwayo, south east by ILembe, south west by Umgungundlovu and west by Uthukela.

The district has a population of 571,650 of which 93% (531,634) are uninsured and depend heavily on state health services Umzinyathi is an underdeveloped rural environment with little economic growth and a sparse population density. The district is faced with the following challenges:

• Umzinyathi is classified as Socio Economic Quintile 1- ranking amongst the poorest districts in the country
• Mountainous topography, deep valleys and rugged terrain which affects access to services
• Lack of access to safe water and sanitation
• High uninsured population of 93%
• High unemployment rate of 36.6%
• Intensity of Poverty 43.7%
• Close to one third of district population is dependent on Social Grants
• High illiteracy rate of 21.1%

The most prevalent diseases in the district are HIV/AIDS, respiratory conditions, gastro enteritis, and hypertension.

1st Level (Clinics)

Clinics provide primary healthcare which includes. This District has 53 Clinics, which offer PHC package of services

2nd Level (CHCs)

The District has the Pomeroy Community Health Centre (CHC) located in Msinga Sub District which offers a comprehensive PHC package of service as well as some District hospital services viz. a short stay facility. The CHC also offers Outreach activities through the Municipal Ward Based Outreach Team. Door to door health services are offered.

3rd Level (District Hospitals)