By OBAKENG MAJE
7 September 2025- As part of the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, #ThuntshaLeroleReloadedPhase5, the North West Department of Health rolled out a comprehensive package of healthcare services in the Ventersdorp Sub-district.
Leading the programme was the North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari, who was joined by Deputy Director-General for Hospitals and Clinical Support Services, Polaki Mokatsane, Acting Deputy Director-General for District Health Services, Grace Tsele, as well as senior managers from both the provincial and district offices.
Lehari said they oversaw the acceleration of integrated healthcare services in the area, ensuring that communities gain direct access to quality health interventions.
“The day’s programme began with the Re Bona Ka Matlho oversight visits to Wilgewonden Clinic and Ga-Mogopa Clinic. This initiative, designed to strengthen service delivery interventions, allows leaders to directly monitor the state of health facilities, engage with staff, and respond to community concerns.
“Underscoring the department’s commitment to strengthen primary healthcare, we met with Community Health Workers (CHWs), commending them for their dedication to home-based care and encouraging them to continue prioritising patient well-being,” he said.
Lehari further said in line with the department’s broader focus on integrated service delivery, healthcare professionals rendered a variety of services on-site. He added that these included childhood immunisations, cervical cancer screening, HIV and TB testing, hypertension and diabetes screening, eye care services and health education on non-communicable diseases.
“By offering these services collectively, the department ensured that community members could access a wide range of essential healthcare interventions in a single setting—reducing barriers to care, particularly for rural populations.
“Recognising the importance of addressing broader social determinants of health, the Department also donated sanitary towels and school shoes to learners at schools including Regorogile Secondary School,” said Lehari.
He said these contributions form part of the holistic approach that links health outcomes with education and social well-being. Lehari said at the community feedback session, residents were encouraged to raise service delivery concerns.
He directed the Thuntsha Lerole response team to return to the area for follow-ups, ensuring that issues raised are addressed and that service delivery is continuously improved. Lehari said integrated service delivery is at the heart of this programme.
“By combining health services with social support, we not only treat illness but also build healthier, more resilient communities. The department reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing rural access to quality healthcare and ensuring that all communities benefit from coordinated, people-centred service delivery,” he said.
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