A YEAR OF DIGNITY AND INCLUSION: MEC DIEKETSENG MASHEGO CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF PROGRESS IN LIMPOPO HEALTHCARE

MEC for Health, Ms Dieketseng Mashego.

MEC Mashego recently led a powerful Disability Rights Awareness Day engagement with department staff, emphasizing the importance of equality, empathy, and accountability in healthcare delivery.

By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian

Limpopo, South Africa - As she marks her first year in office, MEC for Health, Ms Dieketseng Mashego, is reflecting on a year of significant achievements in promoting disability rights, inclusive healthcare, and tackling incompetence in Limpopo.

Over the past 12 months, MEC Mashego has cemented her reputation as a champion of excellence, earning widespread acclaim for her tireless efforts to transform the province's healthcare system.

Under her leadership, the Limpopo Department of Health has made notable strides in creating a more accessible and equitable health system. Recently, MEC Mashego led a powerful Disability Rights Awareness Day engagement with department staff, emphasizing the importance of equality, empathy, and accountability in healthcare delivery. "Our health institutions must champion equality, eliminate barriers, and strengthen support for employees and patients living with disabilities," MEC Mashego declared.

Mashego has also taken a bold stand against incompetence, vowing to tackle it head-on. Her unannounced visit to Leeuwfontein clinic underscores her commitment to monitoring service delivery and supporting rural health facilities. "My plea to our staff members is to change their attitude towards our community and attend to patients with utmost respect they deserve," Mashego emphasized. This sentiment has resonated deeply with the people of Limpopo, who are reaping the benefits of her resolute leadership.

A key highlight of MEC Mashego's tenure has been the department's achievement of an unqualified audit opinion, a testament to her effective leadership and financial stewardship. This milestone demonstrates her ability to drive financial accountability and good governance, earning her widespread praise from stakeholders and the community at large. "MEC Mashego's commitment to excellence is inspiring, and her dedication to improving healthcare in Limpopo is yielding tangible results," said a delighted community member.

Mashego's approach to healthcare delivery is rooted in inclusivity, empathy, and accountability. Her vision for collective progress is clear: "Let's grow Limpopo together." This mantra has become a rallying cry for the province, as residents from all walks of life come together to celebrate her achievements and support her efforts to transform healthcare.

The people of Limpopo are thrilled with MEC Mashego's performance, and their appreciation is palpable. "She's a breath of fresh air, and we're lucky to have her leading our health department," said another satisfied resident. This overwhelming support is a testament to Mashego's ability to connect with her constituents and deliver on her promises.

As MEC Mashego continues to drive progress in Limpopo, her message remains clear: "We must work together to build a healthcare system that leaves no one behind." With her commitment to excellence, inclusive leadership, and dedication to the people of Limpopo, the future of healthcare in the province has never looked brighter.

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MEC for Health, Ms Dieketseng Mashego leading from the front.

MEC Mashego has cemented her reputation as a champion of excellence, earning widespread acclaim for her tireless efforts to transform the province's healthcare system.