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By AGISANANG SCUFF
10 March 2026- The North West Provincial Government (NWPG) continues to accelerate infrastructure development across the province, with several new healthcare facilities completed and additional upgrades already in the pipeline. In his 2026 State of the Province Address (SOPA) delivered during the official Opening of the North West Provincial Legislature, North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi, informed the legislature that the recently completed projects include healthcare facilities in Delareyville, the Bulk Pharmacy, and three park-home clinics situated in Sheila, Uitkyk, and Magogoe villages.
Mokgosi said these developments form part of the province’s broader strategy to improve access to quality healthcare services, particularly in underserved communities. Looking ahead to the 2026/27 financial year, he announced that plans are underway to establish a dedicated Chemotherapy Unit at the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital.
“The new oncology service is expected to enhance cancer treatment capacity within the province, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for care.
“With tertiary services now fully established at Tshepong Hospital in Klerksdorp, the provincial Health department will shift its focus to strengthening services at the Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital,” said Mokgosi.
He further announced a range of specialised services that have been earmarked for expansion at the Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital, including Urology and the operationalisation of a new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit. Mokgosi added that the plans also include the introduction of Mammography services and the procurement of digital X-Ray and C-Arm equipment to increase radiology capacity.
“In addition, the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will be upgraded to accommodate 16 beds, further enhancing critical care capacity. Specialist outreach programmes are also set to expand, with Urology services extending to Moses Kotane Hospital, Maxillofacial services to Brits District Hospital, and Ophthalmology services to Tlhabane Hospital.
“These initiatives are aimed at decentralising specialised healthcare services and ensuring that residents across the province have improved access to advanced medical treatment closer to their communities,” he said.
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