South Africa is one of the largest countries in Africa and is known for its rich diversity. The country is also home to many world-renowned health institutions. In this article, we will look at how many hospitals in South Africa are currently operational and how they compare with other countries around the world.
Gauteng
Gauteng has the most hospitals in South Africa, with over 800 across the province. The province is home to the largest hospital in South Africa, the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto. It has a capacity of 1 800 beds, making it one of three mega-hospitals in South Africa (the others being Tygerberg Hospital and Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital).
The largest private hospital is Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital which also operates two private medical centres and provides emergency services at five public hospitals.
KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal is the largest province in South Africa by area. It has a population of 5.8 million people and includes two major cities, Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
Free State
The Free State is a province in South Africa. It has a population of 5,8 million people and it is also the one with the highest number of people living below the poverty line. The capital of this province is Bloemfontein, which has many hospitals and medical centres such as:
- Bloemfontein Medi-Clinic Hospital
- St Anne’s Hospital
- Netcare Modderpoort Hospital (public)
Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape has many hospitals. Some of the most important ones are:
- Addington Hospital (Grahamstown)
- George Hospital (Port Elizabeth)
- Lusikisiki Hospital (Lusikisiki)
- Mthatha Hospital (Mthatha)
- Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital (Mthatha)
Western Cape
There are many hospitals in the Western Cape, a province of South Africa. The Cape Town Central Hospital is the largest in the province, while we consider Groote Schuur Hospital to be one of the best hospitals in South Africa.
Northern Cape
The Northern Cape has a population of 2.5 million people and is divided into 13 districts. The province has several private hospitals, such as:
- [Hospitals](https://www.skillsetsa.com/hospital/) in Northern Cape Province
- [Newcastle Hospital](https://www.skillsetsa.com/newcastle-hospital/) in Northern Cape Province
North-West Province
In the North-West Province, there are three major hospitals:
- Mafube Hospital in Ramotswa
- Mochudi Hospital in Molepolole
- Kanye Hospital in Kanye
Limpopo Province
The province is the most populous in South Africa, with a population of about 7.1 million people. It is home to many historical sites and attractions, including the Kruger National Park, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
There are many hospitals in Limpopo Province; some private and some public. The following list will give you an idea of where you can find these hospitals:
- Makhado Hospital (public)
- Siyathuthuka Hospital (public)
- Thohoyandou Emergency Medical Services (private)
South Africa has a mixed public and private healthcare system. The public sector includes the government and state-owned hospitals. The private sector includes private hospitals, clinics, doctors and other health services.
