Question NW2352 to the Minister of Health
01 July 2022 - NW2352
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) is the total number of hospitals in the Republic, (b)(i) number of the total number of hospitals have psychiatric units and (ii) percentage of the hospitals have psychiatric units (aa) nationally and (bb) provincially and (c) total number of beds are available for mental health patients (i) nationally and (ii) provincially, detailing a breakdown of such hospitals in each province?
Reply:
(a) 357;
b) According to the Provincial Departments of Health, Table 1 below reflects the situation in this regard.
(i) There are 44 hospitals that have psychiatric inpatient units.
(ii) (aa) 12.3% of hospitals that have psychiatric inpatient units nationally
(bb) The percentage of hospitals that have inpatient units provincially is shown below on Table 1.
Table 1:
Province |
(a) total number of hospitals in the Republic |
(b)(i) hospitals that have psychiatric units |
(b)(ii) Percentage of the hospitals that have psychiatric units (b/a *100) |
Eastern Cape |
63 |
3 |
4.7% |
Free State |
31 |
2 |
6% |
Gauteng |
37 |
9 |
24.3% |
Kwa-Zulu |
72 |
10 |
14% |
Limpopo |
40 |
9 |
22,5% |
Mpumalanga |
29 |
3 |
10.3% |
Northwest |
19 |
2 |
10.5% |
Northern Cape |
14 |
0 |
0% |
Western Cape |
52 |
6 |
11.5% |
South Africa |
357 |
44 |
12.3% |
(i) There are 14004 total number of beds are available for mental health patients and
(ii) Provincially as shown on the Table 2 below.
Table 2
Province |
Total beds |
Eastern Cape |
1816 |
Free State |
927 |
Gauteng |
2478 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
3028 |
Limpopo |
1569 |
Mpumalanga |
329 |
North West |
1446 |
Northern Cape |
344 |
Western Cape |
2067 |
National Total |
14004 |
1. EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds are available for mental health patients |
||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
|
1. Cecilia Makiwane Hospital |
- |
50 |
- |
2. Umthata Hospital |
- |
60 |
- |
3. Dora Nginza Hospital |
- |
39 |
- |
4. Elizabeth Donkin Psychiatric Hospital |
163 |
- |
- |
5. Fort England |
313 |
- |
- |
6. Komani |
440 |
- |
- |
7. Tower |
400 |
- |
- |
8. Mount Ayliff |
- |
- |
2 |
9. Madzikane KwaZulu (Mary Theresa) |
- |
- |
2 |
10. St Elizabeth |
- |
- |
2 |
11. Holy cross |
- |
- |
2 |
12. St Patrick |
- |
- |
2 |
13. Canzibe |
- |
- |
2 |
14. Bambisana |
- |
- |
5 |
15. Taylor Bequest Hospital Matatiele) |
- |
- |
12 |
16. St Lucy’s |
- |
- |
2 |
17. Zitulele |
- |
- |
2 |
18. Madwaleni |
- |
- |
2 |
19. Tafalofefe |
- |
- |
2 |
20. Bisho |
- |
- |
32 |
21. Butterworth |
- |
- |
2 |
22. Victoria |
- |
- |
10 |
23. Fort Beaufort Provincial |
- |
- |
2 |
24. S.S Gida |
- |
- |
13 |
25. All Saints |
- |
- |
2 |
26. Frontier |
- |
- |
40 |
27. Hewu |
- |
- |
10 |
28. Glengrey |
- |
- |
23 |
29. Cala |
- |
- |
2 |
30. Cofimvaba |
- |
- |
2 |
40. Cradock |
- |
- |
2 |
41. Empilisweni |
- |
- |
8 |
42. Aliwal North |
- |
- |
2 |
43. Nompumelelo |
- |
- |
2 |
44. Settlers |
- |
- |
28 |
45. Port Alfred |
- |
- |
18 |
46. Midland |
- |
- |
2 |
47. Andries Vosloo |
- |
- |
2 |
48. Humansdorp |
- |
- |
2 |
49. Dora Nginza |
- |
- |
30 |
50. Uitenhage |
- |
- |
40 |
51. Livingstone |
- |
- |
40 |
Total |
1316 |
149 |
351 |
2. FREE STATE PROVINCE
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds are available for mental health patients |
|||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
||
1. Free State Psychiatric Complex |
760 |
- |
- |
|
2. Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli |
- |
30 |
- |
|
3. Boitumelo Hospital |
- |
47 |
- |
|
4. Diamant district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
5. Embekweni district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
6. Stoffel Coetzee district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
7. Tromsburg/Albert Nzula hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
8. Botshabelo district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
9. Dr J.S Moroka district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
10. Pelonomi regional hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
11. National Hospital |
- |
- |
12 |
|
12. Univesitas central hospital |
- |
- |
0 |
|
13. Bongani regional hospital |
- |
- |
18 |
|
14. Katlehong district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
15. Thusanong district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
16. Mohau district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
17. Winburg district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
18. Nala district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
19. Mafube district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
20. Parys district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
21. Metsimaholo (Fezi Ngubentombi)district hospital |
- |
- |
10 |
|
22. Tokollo district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
23. Elizabeth Ross district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
24. Phekolong district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
25. Phutoloha district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
26. J.D Newberry district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
27. Thebe district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
28. Itemoheleng district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
29. Dihlabeng regional hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
30. Nketoane district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
31. Mantsopa district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
32. Phumelela district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
Total |
760 |
77 |
90 |
3. GAUTENG PROVINCE
Hospital Name |
Total number of beds are available for mental health patients |
|||
Specialized Psychiatric Hospital |
Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
||
Weskoppies Hospital |
732 |
|
|
|
Sterkfontein Hospital |
585 |
|
|
|
Tara H. Moss Hospital |
141 |
|
|
|
Cullinan Care & Rehabilitation Centre |
300 |
|
|
|
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital |
|
165 |
|
|
Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital |
|
40 |
|
|
Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital |
|
48 |
|
|
Steve Biko Academic Hospital |
|
20 |
|
|
Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital |
|
30 |
|
|
Tembisa Tertiary Hospital |
|
30 |
|
|
Kalafong Tertiary Hospital |
|
|
20 |
|
Leratong Regional Hospital |
|
40 |
|
|
Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital |
|
20 |
|
|
Kopanong District Hospital |
|
30 |
|
|
Pholosong Regional Hospital |
|
|
24 |
|
Tambo Memorial Regional Hospital |
|
|
26 |
|
Mamelodi Regional Hospital |
|
|
28 |
|
Sebokeng Regional Hospital |
|
|
30 |
|
Jubilee District Hospital |
|
|
50 |
|
Bheki Mlangeni District Hospital |
|
|
30 |
|
South Rand District Hospital |
|
|
32 |
|
Pretoria West District Hospital |
|
|
15 |
|
Bertha Gxowa District Hospital |
|
|
8 |
|
Carletonville District Hospital |
|
|
8 |
|
Dr Yusuf Dadoo District Hospital |
|
|
8 |
|
Odi District |
|
|
12 |
|
Heidelberg District Hospital |
|
|
6 |
|
Provincial total |
1758 |
423 |
297 |
4. KWA ZULU-NATAL PROVINCE
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds are available for mental health patients |
|||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
||
1. Ekuhlengeni |
884 |
- |
- |
|
2. Fort Napier |
370 |
- |
- |
|
3. Townhill |
280 |
- |
- |
|
4. Umngeni |
464 |
- |
- |
|
5. Umzimkhulu |
320 |
- |
- |
|
6. King (Dinuzulu) George V |
- |
68 |
- |
|
7. Ladysmith Hospital |
- |
10 |
- |
|
8. Port Shepston Hospital |
- |
32 |
- |
|
9. the St. Benedictine |
- |
- |
15 |
|
30. GJ Crooks |
- |
- |
8 |
|
31. Northdale |
- |
- |
10 |
|
32. Edendale |
- |
15 |
||
33. Church of Scotland |
- |
- |
20 |
|
34. Charles Johnson |
- |
- |
17 |
|
35. Dr Prixley Ka Seme |
- |
26 |
||
36. Vryheid |
- |
- |
15 |
|
37. Murchison Hospital |
- |
- |
12 |
|
38. St Francis |
- |
- |
16 |
|
39. Greytown Hospital |
- |
- |
11 |
|
40. Estcourt |
- |
- |
12 |
|
41. Stanger (General Justice Gizenga Mpanza) |
- |
20 |
||
42. Umphumulo |
- |
- |
2 |
|
43. Addington |
- |
20 |
||
44. KE VIII |
- |
20 |
||
45. RK Khan |
- |
20 |
||
46. Prince Mshiyeni |
- |
25 |
||
47. Mahatma Gandhi |
- |
- |
18 |
|
48. Wentworth |
- |
- |
8 |
|
49. Madadeni |
250 |
|||
50. Hillcrest |
- |
- |
10 |
|
51. Ngwelezane Hospital |
- |
30 |
- |
|
Total |
2568 |
266 |
194 |
5. LIMPOPO PROVINCE
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds available for mental health patients |
||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
|
1.Botlokwa |
- |
- |
10 |
2.Mankweng |
- |
20 |
|
3.F W Knobel |
- |
- |
2 |
4.Seshego |
- |
- |
16 |
5.Lebowakgomo |
- |
- |
19 |
6.Zebediela |
- |
- |
4 |
7.Polokwane |
- |
- |
10 |
8.Helena Franz |
- |
- |
14 |
9.Thabamoopo |
500 |
- |
|
10.C N Phathudi |
- |
- |
10 |
11.Evuxakeni |
354 |
- |
|
12.Kgapane |
- |
- |
14 |
13.Letaba |
- |
40 |
|
14.Maphuta-Malatji |
- |
- |
20 |
15.Nkhensani |
- |
15 |
- |
16.Sekororo |
- |
- |
8 |
17.Van Velden |
- |
- |
1 |
18.Matlala |
- |
15 |
|
19.Groblersdaal |
- |
- |
2 |
20.Philadelphia |
- |
- |
20 |
21.Dilokong |
- |
- |
15 |
22.Mecklenburg |
- |
- |
2 |
23.St Ritas |
- |
- |
12 |
24.Jane Furse |
- |
12 |
|
25.Donald Fraser |
- |
36 |
|
26.Elim |
- |
40 |
|
27.Hayani |
250 |
- |
|
28.Louis Trichardt |
- |
- |
0 |
29.Malamulele |
- |
16 |
|
30.Messina |
- |
- |
4 |
31.Siloam |
- |
30 |
- |
32.Tshilidzini |
- |
13 |
- |
33.George Masebe |
- |
- |
12 |
34.F H Odendaal |
- |
- |
4 |
35.Warmbad |
- |
- |
5 |
36.Thabazimbi |
- |
- |
4 |
37.Ellisrus |
- |
- |
3 |
38.Witpoort |
- |
- |
2 |
39.Mokopane |
- |
- |
24 |
40.Voortrekker |
- |
- |
4 |
Total |
1104 |
212 |
253 |
6. MPUMALANGA PROVINCE
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds available for mental health patients |
||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
|
1.Witbank |
- |
26 |
12 |
2. Rob Ferreira |
- |
30 |
10 |
3. Tintswalo |
- |
50 |
10 |
4. Tonga |
- |
- |
10 |
5. Themba |
- |
- |
27 |
6. Matikwane |
- |
- |
8 |
7. Mapulaneng |
- |
- |
4 |
8. Sabie |
- |
- |
6 |
9. Matibidi |
- |
- |
5 |
10. Barberton |
- |
- |
6 |
11. Lydenburg |
- |
- |
4 |
12. Embhuleni |
- |
- |
20 |
13. Carolina |
- |
- |
2 |
14. Ermelo |
- |
- |
8 |
15. Standerton |
- |
- |
12 |
16. Elsie Ballot |
- |
- |
4 |
17. Amajuba |
- |
- |
6 |
18. Bethal |
- |
- |
6 |
19. Piet Retief |
- |
- |
6 |
20. Evander |
- |
- |
4 |
21. HA Grove |
- |
- |
4 |
22. Waterval Boven |
- |
- |
2 |
23. Middelburg |
- |
- |
8 |
24. Impungwe |
- |
- |
4 |
25. Kwamhlanga |
- |
- |
12 |
26. Bernice Samuel |
- |
- |
3 |
27. Mmamethlake |
- |
- |
8 |
28. Shongwe |
- |
- |
12 |
Total |
0 |
106 |
223 |
7. NORTHWEST
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds available for mental health patients |
||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
|
1. Bophelong |
384 |
- |
- |
2.Witrand (Profound intellectual disability services) |
982 |
- |
- |
3.Taung hospital |
- |
20 |
- |
4.Job- Shimankana Tabane |
- |
60 |
- |
5.Klerksdorp / Tshepong |
- |
- |
30 |
6.Mahikeng Provincial |
- |
- |
46 |
7.Potchefstroom |
- |
- |
11 |
Total |
1366 |
80 |
8. NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds are available for mental health patients |
|||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
||
1. Kimberly Mental Health |
287 |
- |
- |
|
2. Kuruman Hospital |
- |
- |
5 |
|
3. Tshwaragano Hospital |
- |
- |
9 |
|
4. Calvinia |
- |
- |
2 |
|
5. Springbok Hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
6. De Aar |
- |
- |
2 |
|
7. Prieska |
- |
- |
2 |
|
8. Manne Dipico Hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
9. Harry Surtie Hospital |
- |
- |
8 |
|
10. Kakamas Hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
11. Postmasburg Hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
12. Connie Voster Hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
13. Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe |
- |
- |
15 |
|
14. Prof ZK Matthews |
- |
- |
2 |
|
15. Hartswater Hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
Total |
287 |
|
57 |
9. WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds are available for mental health patients |
|||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
||
1. Alexandra - intellectual disability |
300 |
- |
- |
|
2. Lentegeur - General Adult psychiatry, Intellectual Disability and Forensics |
690 |
- |
- |
|
3. Stikland - General Adult Psychiatry, Psychogeriatrics and Detox |
423 |
- |
||
4. Valkenberg - General Adult Psychiatry and Forensics |
391 |
- |
||
5.Mitchell’s Plain |
44 |
|||
6. Khayelitsha |
- |
- |
55 |
|
7. Helderberg |
- |
- |
12 |
|
8. Karl Bremer |
- |
- |
36 |
|
9. Eerste River |
- |
- |
30 |
|
10. Falsebay |
- |
- |
9 |
|
11. Victoria |
- |
- |
15 |
|
12. Somerset |
- |
- |
32 |
|
13. Worcester |
- |
24 |
||
14. Paarl |
- |
30 |
||
15. George |
- |
12 |
||
16. Tygerberg |
- |
42 |
||
17. Groote Schuur |
25 |
30 |
||
Total |
1804 |
133 |
263 |
The Mental Health Care Act provides for designation of specialized standalone psychiatric hospitals and inpatient units/wards attached to general hospitals, which are also referred to as designated psychiatric hospitals. This is a concurrent function of the National Director-General of Health and the Provincial Heads of Departments.
The Act further provides for a list of health establishments to conduct 72-hours assessment for involuntary mental health care, with designated beds for this purpose. Other general hospitals render 72-hours assessment in medical wards as there are no dedicated beds for this service in those hospitals. This is the prerogative of the Provincial Heads of Departments. The list above provides only health establishments that have dedicated beds for 72 hours assessment services.
END.