In rural South Africa there are thousands of people who receive little or no medical care. So what can be done for them? One answer is Phelophepa, the Good Health Train, which makes a circuit of the country every two years. This album joins the team of doctors, medical students and health workers on…
The Good Health Train, 'Phelophepa', which tours deprived regions of rural South Africa for 36 weeks every year.
At Taba Nchu, a former resettlement area, they prepare for the arrival of the train.
All patients undergo screening prior to visiting specific clinics.
The eye clinic adresses a hugely important need in South Africa where commonplace, easily treatable problems are often un-noticed.
One of most important aspects of the train's work is its constant focus on education.
There is never enough time to minister to every individual's need, the train rolls on to its next rural community.
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