OTC meds to aid Free State farmers
A massive donation of over-the-counter (OTC) medications has been packed and sent off to farmers in the Free State. This is thanks to Busamed Pharmacy, Village Pharmacy and Pediatric Care Africa (PCA), that are facilitating the transport of the donations.
PCA is sending the medication to the farmers and farmworkers who are battling the blazes of several runaway fires in Hertzogville, Hoopstad and Boshoff.
“After fighting fires on their farms and trying to save their homes, animals and livelihood for days on end, they will certainly need some OTC medications for their burning eyes, throats and sinuses,” said PCA’s founder, Dr André Hattingh.
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“We cannot possibly imagine the stress and strain these effected farmers are under having to watch their farms and livelihood go up in smoke and being powerless to stop the destruction,” said Hattingh.
“This absolutely fantastic donation was given to us specially for the Free State farmers by Dr Attie van Wyk and his wife, Walda of We Care at Busamed, as well as Pieter and Marisca Müller of the Village Pharmacy.
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“You are true heroes, thank you very much,” said Hattingh. PCA delivered the three tonnes of food and medical donations to the Free State on Monday.
“It is our small way of showing these farmers that they are not alone or forgotten,” Hattingh said.
“PCA will, without exception, respond to any disaster we are asked to assist with, regardless of the type and cause thereof. We salute these brave farmers and we will do our bit to make their lives a bit easier so they can concentrate on getting back on their feet and buy feed for their remaining animals,” he said.
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