By Lebone Rodah Mosima
Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu officially opened the new Troya Clinic on Tuesday, saying the facility would improve access to healthcare for about 5,000 people in Troya and nearby communities, including Nkandla, Clinic View, and Marikana.
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Delivering his address at the opening, Ndlovu said the new clinic was part of the provincial government’s effort to expand primary healthcare services in rural communities and reduce the need for residents to travel long distances for treatment.
“Today, we proudly hand over a modern, well-equipped clinic that will restore dignity to our people and improve access to quality healthcare services,” he said.
The clinic includes a pharmacy, consultation rooms, solar backup power, dedicated maternal and child healthcare areas, an emergency room and water-storage capacity to allow services to continue during water interruptions.
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Ndlovu said the facility would help close the gap between healthcare services available in urban centres and those in rural communities.
“[H]ealthcare remains one of the key priorities of the Government of National Unity and the Mpumalanga Provincial Government,” he said.
“We believe that quality healthcare is not a privilege for a few but a constitutional right for every South African.”
The Premier said residents would be able to access primary healthcare services at the clinic, including childhood immunisation, HIV and TB testing, chronic disease care for conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, cervical cancer screening and mental health services.
“These services are critical in responding to the health challenges affecting our communities while promoting prevention and early detection of disease,” he said.
Ndlovu said the province was also investing in other healthcare infrastructure projects. Construction had started on the Lefisoane Clinic to replace an ageing and inadequate facility, while expansion work was underway at the Siyabuswa Community Health Centre.
He said the provincial government also planned to build another clinic at Molapomagale during the 2026/27 financial year.
Ndlovu said Mpumalanga had appointed doctors at many clinics across the province to bring primary healthcare services closer to communities.
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He said the province had delivered 15 ambulances the previous week and planned to procure another 24 ambulances, with the aim of improving emergency medical services across wards.
The Premier also thanked the CBC Church Mission House for providing land for the construction of the clinic.
“Their generosity demonstrated the true spirit of community partnership,” he said.
He urged residents to protect the clinic and said the facility should remain a public asset for future generations.
