Clinic playcorner for children to bring cheer

KINGSBURGH Lions Club handed over a children’s playcorner to keep the little ones occupied while their parents wait in queues at the Kingsburgh Primary Health Clinic in Winklespruit on Friday, 4 September.

“The play area will bring a little bit of cheer to the children, while the mums and dads are busy,” said club president, Pat Wilson.

The service organisation bought tables, chairs, posters, toys and books for the corner, which included some donated items. As soon it was set-up, the children wasted no time getting stuck in, playing with the toys.

The hand over coincided with an open day and official opening of the clinic. It was extensively revamped to the tune of R1,5-m and opened its doors to improved facilities and primary health care earlier in the year.

Clinic staff and Cllr Andre Beetge also attended the function.

The clinic sees to the well-being of between 4,000 and 5,000 people every month. Among the services offered are a baby clinic, family planning, primary health care, testing and counselling for HIV/Aids and screening for TB. The clinic refers patients to Prince Mshiyeni Hospital.

It also has a well-established dental clinic. However, presently only tooth extractions are done. Once a specialist machine has been acquired, either in December or January, a cleaning service will be offered.

On Thursday, 1 October the clinic will hold a medical male circumcision camp. Boys and men between the ages of 12 and 60 are encouraged to attend.