The health issues that plague the Manguzi Sub-District of Umkhanyakude are similar to those that plague KwaZulu-Natal.

Chief among the causes of mortality among adults are HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Gastroenteritis, Pneumonia, Meningitis, Renal failure, Cancer and Cardiac related deaths (CVA and CCF). (listed in order of importance).

Amongst children mortality, Gastroenteritis come top of the list followed by HIV/AIDS, Pneumonia, Stillbirths, Malnutrition, Meningitis, TB and Septicaemia. Please use the links on the left to learn more about the medical departments at Manguzi Hospital.