Port Shepstone Rotary Club takes free health care to Oshabeni
The health clinic was warmly received by the community.
The Rotary Club of Port Shepstone recently hosted a free health clinic at the Oshabeni Community Hall. The initiative formed part of Rotary’s ongoing commitment to serving the community to access essential healthcare services that are often difficult to reach.
A team of five dedicated healthcare professionals volunteered their time to consult, treat, and advise patients, ensuring that everyone received compassionate, professional care. Services included general medical consultations, dental care, physiotherapy, dietary advice, and pharmaceutical support. Patients were also provided with screening tests, injections, and referrals where necessary.
Rotary extends its gratitude to the following healthcare professionals who gave their time and expertise to make the event a success. They are Andisa Madikizela (dental therapist), Natalie Quinn (dietician), Tenille Ragoobar (physiotherapist), Dr Kanaya Maharaj (general family practitioner) and Shamin Maharaj (pharmacist).
Project organiser and Rotarian, Dr Maharaj, thanked volunteers for their time and service. In a touching moment Rotary handed a new wheelchair to a deserving community member, Thembisile Khuzwayo, who was identified on the day as being in need of mobility support. The gesture reflected Rotary’s mission to make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of those they serve. Shamin Maharaj said the event was made possible through the teamwork and commitment of Port Shepstone Rotarians and Anns, who assisted in registering, screening, and ushering patients through the system. “Their friendly presence contributed greatly to the smooth running of the day. The Oshabeni Free Health Clinic was warmly received by the community, with many expressing appreciation for the compassionate care and attention they received. The event stood as a shining example of collaboration between Rotary and private healthcare professionals, demonstrating how partnerships can bring tangible change to communities in need.”
The Rotary Club of Port Shepstone looks forward to hosting more initiatives in future in other communities to promote wellness, dignity, and hope across the region.
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