By Obakeng Maje

Mahikeng-Efforts to reduce perinatal and neonatal mortality received a major boost with the completion of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital, in Rustenburg. 

The 14 bedded unit which has been under construction since August 2012, was built at cost of R8 million thanks to financial injection from Impala. 

“The Unit will officially open tomorrow” Health MEC, Dr. Magome Masike said. 

Masike said The NICU is an intensive care unit specializing in the care of ill or premature newborn infants with low weight or who have a medical condition that requires specialized treatment. 

“The community of Bojanala District has for years functioned with only four public beds forcing the Department of Health to outsource at high cost when the demand upscale” Masike said. The economic hub of Bojanala, Rustenburg is the fastest growing city in the continent. The population growth in this area alone demands continuous improvement and strengthening of the health care system including the development of infrastructure.

The official opening scheduled to start at 09h00 at the Job Shimankane Tabane Hospital.  

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