Question NW3285 to the Minister of Health
03 November 2023 - NW3285
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal have experienced water shortages and (b) steps has he taken to assist the specified facilities with a sustainable solution to the water shortage threats and crisis affecting the health facilities?
Reply:
According to the KwaZulu Natal Provincial Department of Health, there are 59 facilities that have experienced water shortages. The Table below is providing a list of health facilities that have experienced water shortages including the steps that were taken in resolving the crisis:
|
District |
Facility name |
Issues Experienced |
Steps for sustainable Solution |
|
Uthukela |
St Chads Community Health Centre |
No reliable water supply from the Municipality |
Water is currently supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Amajuba |
Niemeyer Hospital |
Intermittent water supply from the District Municipality water scheme |
Backup Steel water tank installation is in progress. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ilembe |
Maphumulo Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Installation of borehole project at planning stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ilembe |
Ntunjambili Hospital |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Installation of borehole project at planning stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ilembe |
Montebello Hospital |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Installation of borehole project at planning stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ilembe |
Chibini Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Installation of borehole project at planning stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Harry Gwala |
Umzimkhulu Hospital |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole was installed and went dry after three months. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Harry Gwala |
Franklin Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation in progress. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Mthimude Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Ezingolweni Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Thembalesizwe Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Thonjeni Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Mgayi Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Water is supplied through a borehole. Installation additional borehole is in progress. Water trucks are on standby in case there is more demand for water supply. |
|
Ugu |
Morrison Post Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Planning for installation of a borehole in progress. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Gqayinyanga Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Mgangeni Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Installation of borehole in progress. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Philani Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Installation of borehole is in progress. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Nhlalwane Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Elim Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Pisgah Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Gamalakhe CHC |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Bhomela Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Braemer Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Ntabeni Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Mvutshini Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Ludimala Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Ugu |
Gcilima Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Umkhanyakude |
Ezwenelisha Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Water is supplied through a borehole. Water trucks are on standby in case there is more demand for water supply. |
|
Umkhanyakude |
Madwaleni Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Water is supplied through a borehole. Water trucks are on standby in case there is more demand for water supply. |
|
Umkhanyakude |
Mpembeni Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Water is supplied through a borehole. Water trucks are on standby in case there is more demand for water supply. |
|
Umkhanyakude |
Inhlwathi Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Water is supplied through a borehole. Water trucks are on standby in case there is more demand for water supply. |
|
Umkhanyakude |
Mseleni Hospital |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Water is supplied through a borehole. Water trucks are on standby in case there is more demand for water supply. |
|
Umkhanyakude |
Ezimpondweni Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Water is supplied through a borehole. Water trucks are on standby in case there is more demand for water supply. |
|
Umkhanyakude |
Kwambuzi Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Umkhanyakude |
Bethesda Hospital |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Umkhanyakude |
Ophansi Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Umkhanyakude |
Othobothini CHC |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Umkhanyakude |
Nondabuya Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Umkhanyakude |
Gwaliweni Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Umkhanyakude |
Ophondweni Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Umkhanyakude |
Makhathini Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Umzinyathi |
CJM Hospital |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is at Tender Stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Umzinyathi |
Greytown Hospital |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is at Tender Stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
Umzinyathi |
Church of Scotland Hospital |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is at Tender Stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Sokhulu Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation has been awarded. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Ntambanana Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation has been awarded. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Cinci Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Water is supplied through a borehole. Water trucks are on standby in case there is more demand for water supply. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Halambu Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is on planning. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Ndabaningi Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is on planning. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Vumanhlavu Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is on planning stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Chwezi Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is on planning stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Nkandla Hospital |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is under the planning stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Ewangu Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is under the planning stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Vumanhlavu Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is under the planning stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Halambu Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is under the planning stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Ndabaningi Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is under the planning stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Nongamlana Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is under the planning stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Nxamalala Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is under the planning stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
|
King Cetshwayo |
Chwezi Clinic |
Water supply from the Municipality is not reliable |
Borehole installation project is under the planning stage. Currently, water is supplied by the water trucks that were purchased by the KZN Provincial Health. These trucks are managed at a District Level. |
In addition, the National Department of Health has provided financial support through the Hospital Facility Revitalization Grant (HFRG) for the following measures:
- The purchasing of water trucks; and
- The installation of boreholes to various facilities that are affected by the shortage of water supply.
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