Media Statements 2026
06 August 2026 Phenomenal doctor remembered for a beautiful life she lived and dedication to medicine and community
03 August 2026 Department mourns the untimely loss of esteemed CEO, Dr Zanele Bikitsha
- 23 July 2026 KZN makes history as first public nursing college to train nephrology nurse specialists
- 02 July 2026 KZN Department of Health condemns fake Ebola voice note circulating on social media
- 30 June 2026 KZN health reports normal operations across all facilities amid national shutdown call
- 04 June 2026 Newly-admitted medical specialists urged to mentor the next generation
- 12 May 2026 Health MEC Simelane praises nurses, calls for professionalism and public respect
- 28 March 2026 Statement by KZN MEC for Health, Nomagugu Simelane, on alleged teachings surrounding the abandonment of modern medicine at Ikhaya Labafundi in KwaMaphumulo
- 08 February 2026 KZN Health MEC warns students against inter-generational transactional relationships, urges self-care and focus on future in order to avoid health complications
- 29 January 2026 Joint media statement: KZN Department of Health and Transnet Phelophepa Health Train
- 07 January 2026 MEC announces immediate opening of pharmacy and psychologist internship applications
- 04 January 2026 KZN Department of Health ushers in a new era with the appointment of a visionary leader at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital
- 03 January 2026 KZN Department of Health addresses internship funding enquiries
- 02 January 2026 KwaZulu-Natal Health confirms final New Year’s Day birth statistics