The Eastern Cape Department of Health is the department of the Eastern Cape Provincial Government mandated to provide quality and accessible public healthcare services within the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
The mission of the Eastern Cape Department of Health is to provide and ensure accessible, comprehensive, integrated services in the Eastern Cape, emphasising the primary health care approach, optimally utilising all resources to enable all its present and future generations to enjoy health and quality of life.
The primary business of the Department and health care service delivery is based on the following five strategic goals:
- Facilitate a functional, quality-driven public health system that provides an integrated and seamless package of health services and is responsive to customer needs
- Combat and reduce the impact of TB and HIV/AIDS, with a special focus on preventing the emergence of drug-resistant strains
- Improve and strengthen the mother and child health services
- Combat and reduce diseases of lifestyle and mental conditions
- Enhance institutional capacity through effective leadership, governance, accountability, and efficient and effective utilisation of resources
Office Bearers/Management
MEC
- Ms Ntandokazi Capa (ANC)
Head of Department
- Dr Rolene Wagner
CFO
- Mr GG Mhlanga (Acting)
Deputy Directors General
- Mrs N Mavuso (Human Resources and Corporate Services)
- Ms M Nokwe (District Health Services)
- Dr M Xamlashe (Hospital Services Management and Clinical Support)
Chief Directors
- Ms T Kakaza (Internal Audit and Risk Management Assurance Services)
Communications Officers
- Mr Sizwe Kupelo (Departmental Spokesperson)
- Mr Siyanda Manana
- Mr Mkhululi Ndamase (Spokesperson: MEC)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Eastern Cape Department of Health are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | Dukumbana Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X0038, Bhisho, 5605 |
| Telephone: | 080 003 2364 |
| Email: | callcentre@echealth.gov.za |
| Website: | www.echealth.gov.za |
