#IND2026 The National Department of Health (South Africa) joins the world in commemorating International Nurses Day 2026 under the theme: “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives”, focusing on empowering nurses through improved working conditions, safe environments.
Last night, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Health, Nomagugu Simelane, conducted an unannounced evening visit to Wentworth Hospital following a surge in public complaints.
Arriving just before 8pm, she encountered and experienced first-hand some of the challenges that were reported by the public. MEC Simelane expressed serious concern over health services and management issues.