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Collected on 1 September 2026
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R359 million Mosvold Hospital infrastructure development programme
A major infrastructure upgrade project at Mosvold Hospital worth R359 million is underway. It includes construction of staff accommodation, a paediatric unit, a mothers’ lodge, conversion of an existing paediatric unit into a nursery, and road upgrades. The project is currently 63% complete and expected to be finished within approximately one year.
The document's recorded date is 23 August 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Places
KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.kznhealth.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/r359-million-mosvold-hospital-development-keads-kzn-health-investment-in-umkhanyakude-23082026-1.pdf
Amounts
R 359 000 000
Closing Date
23 August 2026
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Ms Nomagugu Simelane has highlighted the Department’s continued investment in rural healthcare infrastructure during a visit to Mosvold Hospital, where a R359 million infrastructure development programme is currently underway.
Cervical cancer screening and awareness campaign
Women aged 25 and above are encouraged to undergo cervical cancer screening and Pap smears. The campaign urges women to discuss cancer with family members, report any changes in their bodies, and seek medical help early to prevent late diagnosis and death.
The document's recorded date is 23 August 2026. Confirm on the official source.
MEC Simelane called on women aged 25 and above to go for cervical cancer screening and Pap smears, where appropriate.
Breast cancer awareness and early detection initiative
Women are urged to monitor changes in their breasts, such as lumps, nipple changes, unusual discharge, or persistent pain, and seek medical evaluation immediately instead of attributing symptoms to witchcraft. Early detection is critical for successful treatment.
The document's recorded date is 23 August 2026. Confirm on the official source.
If you are breastfeeding and you notice a lump that does not go away, changes in the breast or nipple, unusual discharge or persistent pain, please go to the clinic and get checked.
