Northern Cape Health Department to Extend Clinic Hours in October

The Northern Cape Health Department has announced plans to extend the operating hours of selected clinics across the province starting in October. The department says, this initiative aims to alleviate the pressures currently faced by the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Provincial Hospital. During a media briefing following his 2024/25 budget speech, Health MEC Maruping Lekwene highlighted the need for improved access to healthcare services in the region. He says the decision comes as part of a broader effort to enhance healthcare delivery in the Northern Cape, ensuring that residents have access to necessary medical care without overwhelming hospital facilities. 

Insert - MEC Marupeng Lekwene



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