Kokstad Private Hospital is a 40 bed Netcare affiliated hospital in Southern KZN. It is attached to the Kokstad Medical Centre, a multidisciplinary rural general practice with seven general practitioners. The hospital is a secondary level facility with a 24Hr Casualty, Maternity unit, Pediatric unit, general medical and general surgical unit as well has high care facilities and 2 theaters. The hospital is predominantly utilized by general practitioners who place great importance on the need for comprehensive integrated healthcare, involving consultations, admissions, investigations and procedures.