Media statement 9 October 2023
Cllr Rina Marx
MMC for Health
As the MMC responsible for Health, I am pleased to announce that all 24 of the primary healthcare clinics managed by the City of Tshwane Health Department have retained their platinum Ideal Clinic status. This follows peer review assessments conducted in September 2023. Peer review teams consisted of various role players, including the Gauteng Department of Health Tshwane District and quality assurance teams.
Why is an Ideal Clinic status so important? According to national Department of Health guidelines, the purpose of a health facility is to promote health and to prevent illness and further complications through early detection, treatment and appropriate referral. To achieve this, a clinic should function optimally, thus requiring a combination of elements to be present in order to render it an ideal clinic. An ideal clinic is a clinic with the following:
- Good infrastructure and adequate staff
- Adequate medicine and supplies
- Good administrative processes and sufficient bulk supplies
- Applicable clinical policies, protocols and guidelines, as well as partner and stakeholder support, to ensure the provision of quality health services to the community
Community members are urged to visit the City’s clinics that offer a comprehensive package of primary healthcare services, namely Stanza Bopape II, Karenpark, Rosslyn, Doornpoort, Atteridgeville, Danville, FF Ribeiro, Folang, Gazankulu, Hercules, Lotus Gardens, Phomolong, Saulsville, Eldoraigne, Laudium, Lyttelton, Olievenhoutbosch Ext 13, Rooihuiskraal, East Lynne, Mamelodi West, Nellmapius, Phahameng, Pretoriuspark and Silverton Clinic.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all clinic staff, support and maintenance services for their continued dedication and efforts that enabled the City to retain its Ideal Clinic status.
Enquiries: Natashia Chhiba (natashiach@tshwane.gov.za)