Officials conduct health functionality assessments
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development MEC, Mbali Shinga, said the visit aimed to identify and resolve issues that hinder effective service delivery.
Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature embarked on a health functionality assessment programme in Harding and Umzumbe recently.
The delegation was led by Mbali Shinga, who is the KZN Legislature Ugu District champion.
Shinga is also the KZN MEC for the Department of Social Development.
She explained that the primary objective of the visit was to conduct a physical assessment of the functionality of health institutions and address challenges faced by officials in delivering services to the public.
During a recent march, the Umkhonto weSizwe Party in the Umzumbe sub-region raised concerns about the Mfundo Arnold Lushaba Community Health Centre.
Their grievances included the shortage of chronic medication, lack of monitoring and accountability from caregivers, caregivers being politically appointed without merit, and the need for the oversight committee to track vulnerable patients and ensure proper healthcare delivery.
Meanwhile, Shinga said the visit aimed to identify and resolve issues that hinder effective service delivery, with a focus on improving the quality and speed of services.
The assessment began with an on-site inspection of the Emergency Medical Services in Harding, where the delegation noted the shortages in ambulance services, which impacted their ability to serve a large population effectively.
Shinga stressed the importance of addressing these challenges.
She said being at the forefront of resolving issues that affect service delivery was crucial.
“The visit underscores the department’s commitment to enhancing the quality of health services and ensuring that the needs of the community are met,” she said.
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