Public Clinics in Mpumalanga
50 government health facilities
Mpumalanga has roughly 4.7 million residents, with communities spread between the Highveld coal belt and the subtropical Lowveld near Kruger National Park. The province has 50 public facilities in this directory — 27 district hospitals, 20 clinics, and 3 community health centres. Rob Ferreira Hospital in Nelspruit (Mbombela) is the main referral point, and Witbank Hospital serves the Highveld. Mpumalanga's eastern Lowveld (Ehlanzeni district) is a malaria zone, while the western Highveld has severe air pollution from coal-fired power stations. Of the 50 facilities, 33 offer round-the-clock services.
Services available in Mpumalanga
Health tips for Mpumalanga
Ehlanzeni district — including Mbombela, Nkomazi, and Bushbuckridge — is malaria-endemic from September to May. If you develop fever, headache, or body aches after being in the Lowveld, get a malaria test at any clinic immediately. Same-day treatment is critical.
The eMalahleni (Witbank) and Steve Tshwete (Middelburg) areas have severe air pollution from coal plants and mines. Chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and bronchitis are common. Get your children screened if they have persistent coughs.
Mpumalanga has high rates of paraffin and open-fire burns during winter, particularly among children. Keep paraffin stoves out of children's reach, and know your nearest 24-hour facility — burn treatment needs to start within hours.
What to bring to a public clinic
- 1 South African ID or passport
For registration at any facility.
- 2 Clinic card
Your patient-held record. Replace it at the clinic if lost.
- 3 Road to Health booklet
For children under 5 — tracks vaccinations and growth monitoring.
- 4 Chronic medication
Bring current medication to every visit, especially if you collect from different facilities.
- 5 Referral letter
District hospitals require a referral for non-emergency visits.