APPROVED IDP DOC 2011-16.BA PHALABORWA.pdf

Table B.54: Number of beds, occupancy rate and staff availability in the local health facilities
INDICATOR NO% REMARKS
Number of beds 117
UBUR 57.6% Occupacy is kept low due to limited
capacity in Phalaborwa Health
Centre, which is temporarily used for
Maternity patients. Maphuta Malatji
Maternity ward is under
construction.
Doctors: Permanent 9 1 terminating end of February 2010
Doctors: Part time 5
Doctors: Community Service 1
Professional Nurses 62 Inclusive of Nursing Manager
Staff Nurses 21
Nursing Assistants 50
Source: Dept. Health, 2010
The Clinix group has acquired Phalaborwa Hospital and converted it into a private clinic. The clinic has not
yet been officially opened to service the community. It is hoped that the private clinic will assist in
improving health services in the municipal area. The improved health services will assist the Municipality’s
intention to attract investors and professionals into the area.
The table below shows the number of clinics per Ward, the level of service rendered and the estimated
population served by each clinic.
Table B.55: Number of clinics, level of service rendered and estmated population served
WARD LOCATION NUMBER OF
CLINICS
1 Phalaborwa 1(Phalaborwa Bus
stop)
LEVEL OF SERVICE
RENDERED
ESTIMATED
POPULATION
SERVED
PHC 14 243
138