Munsieville Primary Health Care Centre
Considering the very cramped space, manual filing system, and stretched clinical resources, everyone at the Munsieville Primary Health Care Centre receives adequate medical care. The clinic serves approximately 200 patients per day. We are building trust with the nurses and administrative staff. There are four separate clinics: Chronic conditions (including HIV, TB, diabetes and hypertension), a child wellness clinic, a prenatal clinic and a walk- in/minor illness clinic. The nurses function much like nurse practitioners and have a very good rapport with the patients.
Shack Safety
In addition to the clinic, we have all been enlightened to see the ingenuity and creativity by the people of Munsieville. The majority of homes in Munsieville have no electricity and there are no plans to install it in near future. Every day we come upon clever use of materials. One item of note we have encountered was a small, well placed solar panel, safely wired to a six volt battery, wired to a twelve volt battery, wired into their home and connected to a small stereo so that they are able to enjoy the soft music that most of us take for granted.
We acted as consultants for the young community ambassadors who delivered home safety messages to each household in their own language.
16 Days of Activism
Project Hope UK and the Thoughtful Path participated and helped organize a march to support 16 days of activism to protest violence against women and children across South Africa. The activism began today and will continue through the next 15 days. The march was full of energy it highlighted the issues which are sadly part of everyday life in the informal settlements of South Africa. We would like to have shown you the enthusiam and fabulous dancing of the local youth, however unfortunately the video clip is too big to attach.
Stacy Tammi & Bob Dillin
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