primary healthcare

South Africa's custom-built "health train", Phelophepha I, delivers health services to remote areas of the country, reaching over 180 000 patients a year. That number will now be doubled, following the launch of the R80-million Phelophepha II.

An agreement between the KwaZulu-Natal provincial health department and Cuba will help to address the critical shortage of medical doctors in the country by making it possible for more South African students to qualify as medical doctors.
• New eye care unit for KZN children

South Africa’s Department of Health has announced plans to establish teams in each of the country’s municipal districts to provide primary healthcare services, maternal and child support, as well as care for those affected by HIV/Aids and tuberculosis.
• Boost for trucking wellness drive

The Trucking Wellness programme, which provides primary healthcare and HIV/Aids awareness to truck drivers along South Africa’s major routes, has received 10 more mobile centres.
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