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the places ofresidence oflearners and educators is necessary. This study acknowledges that
schools are important centres ofeducation and sustainable development advocacy.
5.5.2 Access to health care facilities
There are ID hospitals and 51 clinics and 197 mobile clinic stops in Zululand. The
departmental servicing standard is 5000 people per clinic in densely populated areas and also
5000 people per mobile clinic - generally servicing less densely populated areas. The next
table [Table 5.2] reflects the backlog for clinic services in particular by applying the above
standard cited in the Zululand District Municipality IDP (IDP, 2006).
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Table 5.2 . Health care facilities baCkl02S in the Zululand District Municioalitv in 2006
Munkipality I Clinks I Estimated Need
Edumbe 6
l! 10
UUpongola 6 i 17
Nongoma
, I 9
30
i Abaqulusi i 12 26
Ulundi
l
18
24
!
Zululand I 51
,
107
Source: IDP [Integrated Development Plan] (2006): IDP RevIew (200612007)- The Zululand
District Municipality, The Planning Unit, ZDM, Ulundi
However, it is interesting to note that the standard does not take into consideration the
geographic distribution of the facilities, nor the type of service rendered. that is. 24 hours/7
days a week. A healthy body is an asset and has the ability to improve the level of
productivity. This study acknowledges the important role that efficient health care provision
plays in this regard to improve the socio-economic condition ofthe people of Ulundi.
5.5.3 Access to social grant payment points
According to the Zululand District Municipality - IDP, (IDP. 2006). it is estimated that a total
of42% ofthe population lives within 5 km ofa social grant payment point and a further 20%
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