Kgetleng Sub-district

12/05/2026

🌍💙 Happy International Nurses Day 2026! 💙🌍

Today we celebrate the incredible nurses who work tirelessly to care, heal, and bring hope to our communities every single day. Your compassion, dedication, and strength make a difference in countless lives.

Thank you for being the heartbeat of healthcare and for serving with love, patience, and professionalism. We honor and appreciate every nurse for the sacrifices you make and the lives you touch.

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07/05/2026

End cervical cancer in our lifetime. No woman should die of cervical cancer.


Cervical cancer is preventable

CANSA The Cancer Association of South Africa LifeLine South Africa GCIS WHO South Africa SAVICinfo

07/05/2026

is an inflammation of the liver that can lead to scarring of the liver or liver cancer. It transmitted through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids. This can occur during s*x or sharing of needles and other personal items such as razors and toothbrushes.

, released on April 28, 2026

07/05/2026

🧼🌍 World Hand Hygiene Day 🌍🧼

Clean hands save lives!

Hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent infections and protect our families, patients, and communities. Washing hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer helps stop the spread of harmful germs.

This World Hand Hygiene Day, let’s all remember: 🤲 Wash hands regularly
💧 Use clean water and soap
🧴 Sanitize when soap and water are not available
🏥 Promote hygiene in homes, schools, and healthcare facilities

Together, we can create a healthier and safer world.

07/05/2026

/ ga ese boswata nyana fela. O ka etegela go nna pneumonia, go ruruga ga boboko, kgotsa loso.

Mmmokwane o tswaetsanwa bonolo, thata jang mo baneng ba ba sa entiwang.

Tlisa ngwana wa gago mo ditheong tsa rona tsa boitekanelo go entiwa, o netefatse fa bukana ya ngwana ele mo dinakong.

Ga ise go nne thari. Tsaya kgato jaanong!

04/05/2026

is preventable:

: Highly effective for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B.
& Sanitation: Wash hands thoroughly with soap after using the bathroom and before handling food to prevent A and E.
/Fluid Safety: Avoid sharing needles, razors, toothbrushes, or using unsterilized needles for tattoos/piercings.
Safety: Use condoms to reduce the risk of s*xually transmitted hepatitis B and C.
Prevention: Babies born to Hepatitis B-positive mothers should receive the vaccine and immune globulin within 24 hours of birth

2026, released on April 28, 2026
https://www.who.int/.../reports/global-hepatitis-report-2026

WHO South Africa

04/05/2026

📢 kgetleng sub district Takes Health to Kgetleng Sub-District!

Dumela Kgetleng! 💚 Your health is your wealth!

Kgetleng sub district is still active on the ground this week, leading the North West Department of Health’s Live Healthy Campaign & Initiatives right here in Kgetleng Sub-District — from Koster to Swartruggens to Derby!

🏃🏾‍♂️ Exercise for Life: kgetleng sub district coordinators and programme managers joined community members and rendered services in Derby, promoting regular exercise as medicine.
🥗 Healthy Diets, Healthy Families: Our dietitians are showing households how to prepare nutritious meals using local, affordable food.
❤️ Safe Choices, Safe Lives: Free condoms + youth dialogues on safe s*xual practice to prevent new HIV infections.
🩺 HIV & TB – We Care: Testing stations across Kgetleng. Defaulted on ARVs or TB treatment? Come back to care — our nurses are ready to welcome you with no judgment.

💉 African Vaccination Week in Kgetleng:
HPV Campaign: Free cervical cancer vaccine for girls 9 years+ at schools and clinics. Parents, sign consent forms today!

Child Immunisation Catch-Up: We’re tracing children in Derby and surrounding areas who missed measles, polio & other routine shots. Every child matters.

From HPV vaccines for our daughters to TB screening for our elders, this Department is bringing prevention to your doorstep. Ke nako ya go tshela sentle!

📍 Visit us this week: Kgetleng CHC, Derby Clinic, Swartruggens Clinic & mobile outreach points.

Re dira mmogo go aga Kgetleng e e itekanetseng! Tag your neighbour, share this post, and

30/04/2026

💪 Kgetleng Sub-District Rolls Up Sleeves for the Community

📍 Tlharas Farms & Spitskop| 📅 Over the weekend

The Kgetleng Sub-District Health team folded sleeves and went all out to serve our communities with top-notch service delivery!

📍 1.1 Campaign at Tlharas Farms
📍 1.1 Million Campaign at Spitskop
And Syverbult 👌

Our teams were on the ground, bringing health services closer to the people. Because every community deserves quality care, right at their doorstep 🏡

Thank you to all staff who worked tirelessly over the weekend. Your commitment shows 💯

30/04/2026

Kgetleng Sub district April Multilingual Electronic Newsflash
Keeping our Community informed in the language you speak.

This month’s edition brings you key updates from government, service delivery highlights, and important information for citizens – available in English, isiZulu, Sesotho, Afrikaans, and more.
Stay informed. Stay engaged. Share with your community.🫡