Limpopo Premier hands over 148 mobile clinics

Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba has officially handed over 148 mobile clinics to the Department of Health, replacing an ageing fleet to improve the quality services on Friday, 30 October 2026, at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Capricorn District.

Access to health care services is a fundamental human right to all South Africans and this handover accentuates commitment by the provincial government to make life better for the people of Limpopo.

The Limpopo Province is vast and not every community lives within the ideal five-kilometer radius of a fixed healthcare facility and through these mobile clinics, government is bridging the gap and ensuring that geographical locations do not determine who access health care and who is left behind.

These modern units will enable health care professionals to provide adequate services to rural communities around the province.
Premier Dr. Ramathuba said government acknowledged that primary healthcare is the foundation of a responsive and effective health system and communities must not remain isolated from essential services.

“We cannot promise dignity while distance becomes a barrier between our people and the medical attention they need. This is why the handover of these mobile clinics is an investment in human life, an affirmation of our commitment to universal access to healthcare and a practical demonstration that health is a priority, not a privilege. These modern units enable our nurses and healthcare professionals to provide a more comprehensive package of primary healthcare services directly to communities, schools and workplaces. Dr. Ramathuba said

Through these mobile clinics, residents can access screening for HIV, Tuberculosis and Sexually Transmitted Infections, as well as testing for diabetes and high blood pressure.

Services also include antenatal care, child immunization, maternal and child health services, cervical cancer screening, chronic disease management and preventive healthcare.

Dr. Ramathuba reckons that government investment in infrastructure and equipment must be matched by investment in the people who deliver these services.

She said a mobile clinic is only as effective as the dedicated professional who operate it and serve the communities.
“I am therefore encouraged that the Department of Health has facilitated the acquisition of Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) licences by 174 primary healthcare officials during the current financial year. This intervention strengthens the department’s operational capacity and enables more personnel to support the expanded mobile clinic fleet. To our healthcare professionals, we thank you for your dedication. These vehicles are tools in your hands to save lives, restore hope and bring compassionate care to those who need it most.” Dr. Ramathuba concluded