Phelophepha Healthcare train on its way to Newcastle
Dubbed the "train of hope" by the late South African anti-apartheid activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the train offers medical services to rural areas.
First introduced in 1994 as a three-car clinic, there are currently two 19-carriage “miracle trains” offering very affordable healthcare services to people across the country.
The train consists of six main on-board medical services: Health clinic, pharmacy, eduClinic, dental clinic, eye clinic, and psychology clinic.
In addition to general eye and dental examinations, pap smears for women, prostate exams for men, and other therapies for illnesses that have been diagnosed; the clinics perform cancer, diabetes, and hypertension screenings.
The train also provides psychological services, such as counselling and information on mental health issues.
The Phelophepha Health care train is scheduled to arrive at the Newcastle train station on January 22 and will be there until January 26. It will then take a weekend break before continuing on January 29 through to February 2.
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