The South Hills Recreation Centre became a hub of hope for the community and surrounding areas when members received primary healthcare services from the Care Network International medical practitioners, supported by India Cares, Meals on Wheels, and Caregivers South Africa, on October 18.

Those who attended received vital checks, HIV testing, and spectacles, while private doctors saw others. An on-site pharmacy dispensed medication.

Among those in attendance were Legal Aid SA, Sanca, Bail 52, Bonfit, Kideology, Sex Addicts Anonymous, Khulisa Social Services, the Focus Team, Unrestricted Favour, PMatt Therapy and the Pomeroy Community Development NPO, offering physical and social wellness services. Every patient could find spiritual care, counselling and prayer through a Biblical counsellor.

The medical wellness clinic was a success thanks to the love, care and compassion of donors, sponsors and the invaluable support of various organisations.

Ward 57 Clr Faeeza Chame expressed her gratitude, “It was a huge success with lots of hard work behind the scenes. Everyone who put in their time and effort made a difference to the community. Never stop changing lives.”
One of the organisers, David Sumadraji, also appreciated the support received.

A big thank you to:

• Miss Carmen: Sports and recreation manager, Mr Mokoena, for allowing use of the recreation centre;

• The management and team of The Expo Guys, who erected cubicles for the doctors;

• Christine Crossley from Meals on Wheels and Caregivers South Africa secured sponsorships and donations;
• Meals on Wheels – Christine Crossley provided breakfast for the patients;

• JJ’s Automotive Supplies and Sex Addicts Anonymous – Provided breakfast for patients;

• Miss Earth and Merchants of Light – Supplied lunch and bottled water for patients;

• Focus Team – Supplied soft drinks for patients;

• Cosmic Comic – Printed posters;

• India Cares – Mr Parsad and the India Cares team for caring and donating medication;

• Care Network International – CEO Dr Joseph Periah, MD Jennifer Samson and the team of doctors saw over 300 patients at this one-day clinic;

• Biblical Counsellors for Spiritual Care – Counselled and prayed for all patients;

• Ramans Transport – Joshua Raman. Supplied tableware, tea and coffee for the medical team;

• Pastoral Care team – Supplied refreshments and meals for the doctors.