The mobility of the clinic allows it to expand geographic coverage when it comes to patient care. The team meets another of the project’s goals, namely to empower and uplift women. It is staffed by an-all women team of a registered nurse, a dental therapist, a dental assistant and a driver-assistant. “Innovation as a means to improve people’s lives is at the heart of who we are at Philips and we increasingly seek engagement and co-creation opportunities with organisations like the Rhiza Foundation that can result in making a difference in the lives of South Africa citizens.”Ĭustom built on a mid-sized truck frame, the mobile clinic measures 10m by 2.5m and is divided into two parts: a maternal and child care section and a dental care section. health care directly to those most in need shortens the waiting period and improves access, which ultimately saves lives. Jose Fernandes, the general manager of Philips health care Southern Africa, said: “In many African countries including South Africa, there is a chronic shortage of suitable equipment or necessary skills to facilitate safe delivery and appropriate new-born care, as well as dental care. This roadshow marks the pilot launch of the mobile clinic the ambition is to scale it up to five over the next five years in different communities, based on the outcomes of the initial pilot. Another goal is the treatment of hundreds of patients every month. Through the mobile clinic, the partners aim to improve quality of life and provide access to health services, particularly access to maternal and child health and dental care.

The populous townships of Diepsloot, Cosmo City and Orange Farm, in northern Johannesburg, will benefit from this collaboration. In a partnership between electronics multinational Phillips, the Nozala Trust and the Rhiza Foundation, a mobile clinic will deliver basic primary health care to thousands of people who have little or no access to health care facilities. On its sixth annual Cape Town to Cairo roadshow, Philips is helping to deliver primary health care to three townships in Johannesburg. Custom built on a mid-sized truck frame, the mobile clinic measures 10m by 2.5m and is divided into two parts: a maternal and child care section and a dental care section.

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