Large numbers of people from surrounding areas gathered at the Ladysmith train station to access medical services provided by the Transnet Phelophepa Health Care Train. The train arrived in Ladysmith yesterday (January 19) and will be stationed here until January 30.

Operated by a team of dedicated and passionate professionals, the Phelophepa Health Care Train continues its mission to deliver accessible and quality healthcare to communities across the country.

A wide range of services are offered on board, including primary healthcare with holistic health assessments and support; eye care services such as vision screening and prescription glasses; dental services for oral health checks and treatment; psychological services offering mental healthcare and counselling; as well as pharmacy services for medication dispensing and health advice.

Also read: Help find Xolani Mbongiseni Msimango

Alfred Duma Local Municipality Mayor Zama Sibisi visited the train station today after concerns were raised about the long queues outside the facility. Accompanied by Mr Andile Masondo (Phelophepa Train social mobiliser), the mayor conducted a walkabout, greeted patients, engaged with them, and took note of the challenges and complaints raised.

Sibisi apologised to patients who had been waiting in long queues, some of whom had spent the night outside the station. “We understand your situation and it is deeply concerning that some of you had to sleep on the concrete outside. We will be meeting with Transnet officials to find solutions to this situation,” he said.

The mayor expressed his appreciation to Transnet for selecting Ladysmith as one of the towns visited by the Phelophepa Health Care Train.

Meanwhile, the Al-Imdaad Foundation assisted by distributing sandwiches to those waiting in queues.

Click to receive news links via WhatsApp. Or for the latest news, visit our webpage or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join us there!