Northern Cape Department of Health works towards ideal healthcare facilities
Acting Head of Department for Health, Mr Mxolisi Mlatha at the support visit to the Madoyle and Phuthanang clinics.
Image: Supplied / NC Health Department
THE NORTHERN Cape Department of Health is making strides to ensure effective access to quality healthcare services across the province.
According to the Department, through the Ideal Health Facilities Realisation and Maintenance (IHFRM) Programme, their aim is to bring all public health facilities up to specific norms and standards, including suitable infrastructure, adequate medical supplies, and efficient administrative processes.
Recently, the Department launched support visits to the Madoyle and Phuthanang clinics in the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, two of six facilities selected for the Bokamoso Digitisation Pilot Project.
This project seeks to enhance service delivery and patient experience through the provincial e-Health strategy.
Beyond just improving the physical infrastructure, the Department says it has taken a holistic approach to delivering fair and sustainable healthcare services. This includes investing in health technology, management systems, and personnel, ensuring that facilities can provide high-quality care and achieve universal health coverage.
The department says they have already made significant progress, with 84 facilities achieving ideal clinic status in the first quarter of 2025, and 41 public health facilities accredited by the Office of Health Standards and Compliance.
The Centralised Chronic Medication Distribution and Dispensation (CCMDD) programme has successfully registered over 118,000 chronic patients, enabling them to collect pre-packed medication at designated pickup points near their homes. This initiative aims to provide patients with convenient access to quality healthcare services, allowing them to manage their conditions more efficiently and effectively.
The Executive Management will visit public healthcare facilities in Phokwane to oversee the Contracting Unit for Primary Health Care (CUP) project.
This project will try out a new way of paying for healthcare, called capitation.
The project will evaluate whether capitation can be effectively implemented and expanded to other areas, while identifying areas for improvement and potential adjustments before the National Health Insurance (NHI) rollout.
Acting Head of Department for Health, Mr Mxolisi Mlatha during the support visit at Madoyle and Phuthanang Clinics.
Image: Supplied / Department of Health
Acting Head of Department for Health, Mr Mxolisi Mlatha during the support visit to monitor the delivery of health services at Madoyle and Phuthanang Clinics.
Image: Supplied / NC Health Department