KZN : Services Offered by the Department of Health

KZN : Services Offered by the Department of Health

Our Hospitals or Institutions are divided according to the following levels of service.

District level

This service is the second entry after the clinic or the community health centre. This mainly deals with general diseases where there are no specialist services. An example of such institution or Hospital is Church of Scotland and Hlabisa.

Regional level

This is a referral service where the district institutions refer patients that need a specialist service. An example of such institution is Madadeni Regional Hospital

Regional / Tertiary level

This is an advanced referral service wherein patients are referred for a specialist care. An example of such institution is King Edward V Hospital.

Specialized Institutions

This is an institution where specialized services such as TB and Psychiatric services are rendered. An example of such institution is Town Hill Psychiatric Hospital at Umgungundlovu District and Thulasizwe TB Hospital situated in Zululand District.

Central Institution

This is a highly specialized institution in the Province that services the entire KZN and part of Eastern Cape Province. The services rendered at this institution are highly specialized. The province only has one Central Institution that is Chief Albert Luthuli Central Hospital.