Gauteng Premier, Nomvula Mokonyane accompanied by Health MEC Ntombi Mekgwe as well as Minister of Mineral Resources, Susan Shabangu will officially open Simunye Community Health Care centre in Westonaria, West Rand District, this Friday.
This centre situated in Simunye Township will bring relief to this community as they had to travel about six kilometers to Bekkersdal Township for emergency as well as primary health care services prior to its construction. It will boost primary health care in the province, alleviate accessibility to health care and contribute to the reduction of long queues and waiting times.
The facility will provide comprehensive health care services to a population of about 48 000 people that include: integrated management of childhood illnesses; expanded programme of immunisation; curative care of minor ailments; male medical circumcision; HIV counseling and testing; ante-natal care; post-natal care; family planning; integration chronic diseases management; TB management; mental health; oral health services; nutrition; social services; rehabilitation services and optometrist services.
This project is a successful public private partnership initiative between Kloof Gold Mine (Gold Fields International Mining South Africa) which paid for the construction of the clinic, Westonaria Municipality which donated the land on which it is constructed as well as the Gauteng Health Department which is providing necessary equipment, staff, security and general maintenance.
Journalists are invited to attend the official opening:
Details are as follows:
Date: Friday, 15 June 2012
Time: 12h00
Venue: Simunye Community Health Centre, Westonaria Civic Centre in West Rand District
Enquiries:
Simon Zwane
Cell: 082 551 9892
Province
