UMgungundlovu Health District is the seat of the Office of the Premier for KwaZulu-Natal as well as the provincial capital, Pietermaritzburg. The District provides a health service to 10% of the provincial population, amounting to 1 052 730 with 84.3% of the population being uninsured.
UMgungundlovu Health District covers an area of 9 189 square kilometres. It comprises of seven municipalities namely UMshwathi (KZ 221), Umgeni (KZ 222), Mpofana (KZ 223), Impendle (KZ 224), Msunduzi (KZ 225), UMkhambathini (KZ 226) and Richmond (KZ 227).
The UMgungundlovu Health District has been selected as a Pilot District to prepare for the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI). Map of uMgungundlovu District
UMgungundlovu Health District has 46 fixed clinics, 17 Mobile Clinics and 1 state aided clinic.
08/01/2025 NOTICE: INTERRUPTION OF EXTERNAL TELEPHONE SERVICES
The public and all stakeholders are hereby informed that the external telephone lines at the uMgungundlovu District Office are currently not operational.
Management is attending to the matter with urgency; however, the cause of the disruption is beyond the control of the District.
During this period, stakeholders are requested to communicate with the relevant officials via email or to utilise cell phone numbers, where available.
Alternatively, please utilise the Public Relations Officers cell number (063 660 3211) for emergencies, bearing in mind that she will not be able to transfer your call to the intended recipient.
The uMgungundlovu District Office regrets any inconvenience caused and appreciates your patience and understanding.
Mr M.R Green : Acting District Director
Mr NV Zondi : Acting Deputy Director Human Resource Management
Ms AP Dlungele : Manager: Pharmaceutical Services
Mrs S.W Mbambo : Manager: Clinical & Programmes
Ms N Phungula-Chiya DD: Finance
Telephone : (033) 897 1000
Fax : (033) 897 1078
Postal Address: P/Bag X9124 Pietermartizburg 3200
Physical Address: 171 Hoosen Haffajee (former Berg) Street, Pietermartizburg
Vision Better health, Better life through Courage and Excellence. Text Text Text
Mission To achieve such excellence in service delivery that all Individuals in the UMgungundlovu District remain in better health, thus becoming the leading District in the country.
Core Values
Name Ms Thobile Hadebe
Telepone Number: (033) 897 1000
This page last edited on
08 January, 2026
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