Klerksdorp Hospital, a major public healthcare facility in Klerksdorp, North West Province, South Africa, was founded in 1896. Tshepong Hospital was built in 1978, and the two establishments combined to become the fully departmentalized Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex (KTHC) in 1999. This building offers complete medical services to the local populations and acts as a referral center for Dr. Segomotso Mompati District and Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District.
Facilities and Services
The KTHC offers a wide range of medical services, including:LekkeSlaap+1Government of South Africa+1
- General medical and surgical wardsLife Healthcare+7Doctors Hospitals Medical Cape Town+7Life Healthcare+7
- PaediatricsLekkeSlaap+2Life Healthcare+2Wits University+2
- Maternity careLog in or sign up to view+3Doctors Hospitals Medical Cape Town+3Wits University+3
- Theatre operationsNature+2Government of South Africa+2Life Healthcare+2
- Casualty and emergency servicesLife Healthcare
- Dental care
- Infection controlGovernment of South Africa+2Doctors Hospitals Medical Cape Town+2Log in or sign up to view+2
- Occupational health and safety
- Physiotherapy and occupational therapyDoctors Hospitals Medical Cape Town
- DieteticsDoctors Hospitals Medical Cape Town
- RadiologyLife Healthcare+3Doctors Hospitals Medical Cape Town+3LekkeSlaap+3
- Laboratory services
- Pharmacy
The complex also houses specialized units such as Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), High Care Neonatal, Low Care Neonatal, General Paediatrics, and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), totaling 90 paediatric beds. Wits University
Academic and Training Role
Since 2003, KTHC has been a satellite facility for the University of the Witwatersrand, hosting medical registrars for training rotations. The department is staffed by full-time and part-time consultants, sessional doctors, and numerous medical officers pursuing advanced diplomas and fellowships in various medical disciplines. Wits University+1Government of South Africa+1
Recent Developments
In recent years, KTHC has undergone revitalization to enhance service delivery. Strategic reconfigurations include migrating orthopaedic services to Tshepong Hospital, relocating theatres and wards, and establishing a new Orthopaedic outpatient department. These improvements aim to optimize patient care and resource utilization. Wikipedia+3Government of South Africa+3LekkeSlaap+3
Community Impact
As a public district hospital complex, KTHC plays a crucial role in providing accessible healthcare to the local population. Services are free for pregnant and breastfeeding women, pensioners, and children under six, ensuring that vulnerable groups receive necessary medical attention. Other patients are charged a consultation and/or admission fee, maintaining the facility’s sustainability while offering affordable care. LekkeSlaap
The Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex stands as a testament to the commitment to healthcare excellence in South Africa, continually evolving to meet the needs of its community through comprehensive services, academic training, and infrastructural advancements