12 Dec 2024

Despite the government’s initial intentions to extend the structure of Kgomokasitwa Health Post, the current plot size has proven to be too small for the proposed development.

Assistant Minister of Health Mr Lawrence said the Village Development Committee (VDC) has been tasked with the search for a larger plot, and the process was still ongoing. 

Mr Ookeditse also provided updates on several health posts in the area. He revealed that the Kgomokasitwa facility comprised a small three-room building, primarily used for multipurpose consultations and various health services.

Regarding Magotlhwane Health Post, Mr Ookeditse said there were  improvements with a four-room building that underwent renovation and was completed on time in April. 

Ntlhantlhe clinic comprises outpatient and maternity wings; however, the waiting area has been deemed inadequate, leading to the construction of a new structure that commenced in 2022. Mr Ookeditse acknowledged delays due to multiple revisions of project design briefs caused by structural issues, including a leaking roof.

Nonetheless, he indicated that construction resumed on December 2 and was expected to conclude by the end of January next year.

Furthermore, he noted that Lekgolobotlo Health Post, also a four-room facility with a multipurpose consultation room, had been renovated in 2019. To supplement the existing structure, a porta-cabin has been introduced for Integrated Disease Control and Management (IDCC).

Another facility, Ranaka Clinic, includes outpatient and maternity wings, but the construction of separate ablution blocks for male and female patients had faced delays due to contractor abandonment.

Assistant Minister said Southern District Health Management Team has recently communicated their commitment to complete the project.

Previously, the clinic had only two toilets, one for staff and another designated for patients.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of January 2025.

Mr Ookeditse said that, due to a shortage of ambulances, and considering the close proximity of Magotlhwane to both Kgomokasitwa and Ntlhantlhe clinics, each equipped with ambulances

Moshupa/Manyana MP Mr  Karabo Gare, had sought an update on the status of health facilities in the Kgomokasitwa, Magotlhwane, Ntlhantlhe, Lekgoloboto, and Ranaka.

Mr Gare also asked if the minister was aware that the ambulance meant to service Magotlhwane was sent for service over 10 years ago but was never brought back. Ends