PHELOPHEPA TRAIN IS IN TOWN
The Transnet Phelophepha healthcare train is in Buffalo City Metro for a week. Buffalo City Metro Executive Mayor Councillor Xola Pakati officially opened the train for services to be conducted.

The train will be stationed at the Mount Ruth train station near Mdantsane and is offering various services at no or minimal cost from 11 July - 15 July 2022.

The Phelophepa Train services include a healthcare clinic, eyecare clinic, dental clinic, and a counselling and psychology clinic.

Residents especially those who wish to test for HIV/AIDS, TB or Covid-19 are encouraged to take advantage of this and visit the train.

The Transnet Phelophepa Healthcare Train (Phelophepa’ is a Sotho and Venda word meaning ‘good, clean health’), boasts consulting rooms spacious enough to accommodate a patient, an escort, a nurse, and a clinical supervisor.

Residents are also advised to arrive early and bring a clinic card, including immunisation cards for children.

Treatment is scheduled on a first come and first-served basis.

SERVICES OFFERED

HEALTHCARE

• Healthcare education - free

HIV/AIDS.

• TB: Screening and testing

• Covid 19 Vaccinations

CANCER AND DIABETES EDUCARE

• Diabetic screenings and cancer education free

Medicine - R5 per prescription

EYE CLINIC

Eye tests-free

All glasses - R30

Eye drops - R5

(The eye clinic services do not include cataract

operations or bifocals)

COUNSELLING/PSYCHOLOGY

Services are available to individuals and they include workshops to help cope with stress, abuse, conflict, death, parenting discipline,

empowerment and working through emotions - free

DENTAL CLINIC

Screening and education - free

Fillings and cleaning are available (no false teeth)

Each procedure- RIO

All procedures for children 15 and younger free

 

 

 

2022-07-11