Harry Gwala Regional Hospital is fully recognized for post-graduate teaching in all major disciplines. It is 9 km from Pietermaritzburg, strategically sited just between Plessislaer and Edendale area on Lot 89 Selby Msimang Road, on the slopes of a hill overlooking the Msunduzi River.
It is situated in uMgungundlovu District which is the second most populous district in KwaZulu-Natal Province with a total population of approximately 1.4 million.
Harry Gwala Regional Hospital was opened on 1st March 1954 with 620 beds. It has 897 beds currently. It is the 4th largest hospital in the country in terms of available beds.
14/01/2025: Please be informed that the hospital is encountering telephonic challenges, we are unable to receive incoming calls. We can be contacted on the following numbers: 061 725 1054 , 063 310 3590
Mrs NT Nxaba - CEO
Dr KJ Gabela: Senior manager medical services
Mrs NC Ngubo: Deputy Manager Nursing
Mr CS Kheswa - Deputy Director : Human Resources
Mr LD Memela - Deputy Director: Facilities Management
Ms PS Hlela- Deputy Director: Finance
Telephone: +27 (0) 33 395 4911 / Internal directory / Emergency numbers
Emergency numbers to be used if hospital lines are down: 033 327
2142 / 033 327 2002
CEO Cell: 071 862 7814
Fax: +27 (0) 33 395 4094 / 395 4087
Email:
Postal Address: P/Bag X509 Plessislaer 3216
Physical Address: Lot 89, Selby Msimang Road, Plessislaer, Pietermaritzburg
Efficient, Dedicated Health Care Services to our Community
We are delivering a sustainable, co-ordinated, integrated and comprehensive health service.
Ensuring healthy, caring, compassionate, motivated, active staff.
Co-designing the service required in partnership with our community.
Providing quality training programmes Promoting Health, Living to Ubuntu and Batho Pele.
Monday - Friday
13h00 - 14h00
17h00 - 18h00
Weekends & Holidays
13h00 - 15h00
Name: Samke Mncube
Telephone Number: 033 395 4020
Email:
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03 February, 2025
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