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Eastern Cape Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa visited Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha to review operations, strengthen service delivery, and support hospital staff. On 12 November 2025, the MEC Oversight Task Team’s ongoing efforts to ensure hospitals meet patient care standards and deliver quality health services.
What Happened?
The oversight visit brings together senior health officials, including HOD Dr Rolene Wagner, DDG for Clinical Services Dr Nokwe, and Hospital CEO Dr Nxiweni, along with department management, social partners, and key stakeholders. The team conducted a detailed assessment of hospital operations, focusing on key service areas, patient care quality, and ongoing interventions aimed at improving healthcare delivery.
Official Response
MEC Capa emphasized the importance of monitoring hospital performance and providing support to healthcare teams.
“Our goal is to ensure that patients receive the best possible care, and that our hospitals operate efficiently. We are here to identify challenges and work with staff to find solutions that improve service delivery,” she said.
Hospital management emphasized their commitment to addressing operational bottlenecks and continuously improving patient care standards.
Community Impact
The visit reassures residents of Gqeberha that the province prioritizes healthcare quality and accountability. It strengthens collaboration between the health department and hospital staff, ensuring that resources and interventions effectively support patient needs.
Residents and community organizations welcomed the engagement, seeing it as a step toward better service delivery and safer, more responsive healthcare facilities.
