Zimeleni Association calls on Health MEC to intervene in neglected clinic in eMbalenhle

The Zimeleni Disability Association has called on Mpumalanga Health MEC, Sesekani Manzini, to urgently intervene in what they describe as ongoing neglect at the Langverwacht Clinic, which primarily serves elderly residents.

The call follows a meeting held by the association on July 31. According to the association’s chairperson, Doctor Mayisela, continued engagement with local and district health departments over the past year has failed to bring any positive results.

Mayisela expressed frustration over the deteriorating state of the Langverwacht Clinic, which currently operates from a Wendy house structure.

“We’ve spent the whole of last year engaging local and district health officials about this issue, but we’ve received no positive feedback. This tells us the MEC is likely unaware of what’s happening,” he said.

He accused local officials of downplaying the clinic’s condition by directing elderly residents to other clinics in eMbalenhle.

“They’re telling us there are three other clinics where elderly people can go. This means our seniors must wake up early and stand in long queues, while their dedicated clinic is left to fall apart,” he added.

Mayisela emphasised that the association is now demanding MEC Manzini’s direct involvement to expose the alleged “dirty tricks” used by local officials to avoid accountability.

“We are tired,” he said.

Elderly residents who attended the meeting echoed these concerns, stating it is unfair for pensioners to be forced to travel and wait in long lines for medical care or medication.

The meeting ended with unanimous support for the Zimeleni Association to approach the MEC’s office and request a personal visit to address the matter.

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