Question NW474 to the Minister of Health

Reply:

The following table reflects the details in this regard, as received from the Limpopo Department of Health

Sekhukhune
Dilokong	4
Groblersdal	6
Jane furse	4
Matlala	1
Mecklenburg	2
Philadelpjia	7
St Ritas	2
PHC	2
Total	28

Mopani
Dr CN Phatudi	3
Evuxakeni	1
Kgapane	7
Letaba	10
Maphutha	2
Nkhensani	15
Sekororo	2
PHC	2
Total	42

Capricorn district
Botlokwa	4
Helen Frans	6
Lebowakgomo	8
mankweng	8
Pietersburg	21
Seshego	12
Knobel	3
Zebediela	1
PHC	3
Total	66

Vhembe
Donald fraser	2
Elim	11
Louis Trichard	8
Malamulele	7
Messina	5
Siloam	7
Tshilidzini	17
PHC	3
Total	60

Waterberg
Ellisras	1
FH Odendaal	4
Mokopane	7
Thabazimbi	1
Voortrekker	4
Warmbaths	4
PHC	4
Total	25

• (2) what steps is his department taking in terms of human resources, training and upgrading of infrastructure and equipment to ensure that there are no further medico-legal cases?
• Ans.
• The Department in conjunction with the University of Limpopo has begun to produce well trained health care professionals and doctors on annual basis to enter the job market and contribute in providing healthcare particularly to many rural communities in the Province. There is also training of specialists within the province through the many HPCSA recognised sites; these practitioners will be contributing actively in the improvement of services rendered.
• Infrastructure upgrades are currently being under taken in various healthcare facilities throughout the Province. New equipment is being procured e.g. MRI machine to be in stalled in the Pietersburg/ Mankweng Complex. These measures are anticipated to increase the overall quality of care which in turn will reduce future claims against the state.
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