Amajuba Health District
Amajuba health district is located in the north-western part of KwaZulu-Natal with Mpumulanga province to the north, Free State to the west and Zululand, Umzinyathi and Uthukela Districts as neighbouring districts to the south and east. The district, through the District Health System (DHS), provides health services to the population using the Primary Health Care (PHC) approach. This is done by facilities at different levels of health care
There are 3 provincial hospitals ( Madadeni, Newcastle and Niemeyer Memorial), 1 private hospital, 6 (24 hour) clinics, 12 (10 hour) clinics, 19 provincial fixed clinics, 2 municipal clinics, 7 mobile clinics, 1 private fixed clinic and 3 gateway clinics that serve the district population.
The district staff compliment had been structured in line with the Employment Equity Act with consideration of race and disability All facilities within the health district render a service following Batho Pele principles.
Each and every health facility has a compliment mechanism and suggestion box available for patients to raise their concerns about the service offered to them an “open-door” policy to listen and answer all queries promptly.
Contact Details
Telephone: +27 (0) 34 328 7000
District Director Cell: 083 393 8176
Email: nonhlanhla.khuzwayo2@kznhealth.gov.za
Postal Address: P/bag X6661, Newcastle, 2940
Physical Address: 50 Harding Street Newcastle
Vision
To provide the best comprehensive, accessible, integrated, sustainable, cost effective and equitable service to the people of our district
Mission
To provide a sustainable, integrated and comprehensive health services at all levels, based on the Primary Heath Care approach through the District Health System so as to increase the capacity of individuals to accept responsibility for their own health
Public Relations Officer
If you have any questions, complaints, suggestions or compliments regarding Amajuba Health District, please contact the public relations officer, Ms Nonhlanhla Khuzwayo
Tel: (034) 238 7000