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:
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)
The District has 4 District Hospitals; Dundee Hospital, Charles Johnson Memorial Hospital , Church of Scotland Hospital and Greytown Hospital Specialised Hospitals The District has a specialised TB Hospital in Greytown which falls under Umvoti Sub DistrictKnow your hospital CEOs, District Director and EMS: Umzinyathi
Mrs R Sibiya : Acting District Director
Mr A Gurudial: DD: Planning
Mrs DJ Govender : DD: Planning, M & E
Mrs NP Phungula-Chiya : DD: Finance
Mr A Buthelezi: District Engineer
Mrs S Mazibuko : DD: Pharmaceutical Services
Miss Z Hadebe: DD: National Health Insurance
Mr N Shezi: DD: Human Resource Management
Telephone : +27 (0) 34 299 9100
Fax : +27 (0) 34 212 4800
Postal Address: P/bag X2052 Dundee 3000
Physical Address: 34 Wilson Street Dundee
Vision A leader in providing District Health Services within South Africa and in African countries.
Mission
To provide a high quality health care service that is efficient, effective, accessible, economical, equitable and sustainable in order to achieve optimal health status for all persons within Umzinyathi Health District.Core Values
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08 November, 2024
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