AL-FIDAA CLINIC BRIEF BACKGROUND
Access to medical services proves challenging to many of our beneficiaries who cannot afford the costing of private services or are not physically able to stand in long queues at our
state run clinics and hospitals. Many of the beneficiaries served by the organisation, are either pensioners or people who are affected by high-blood pressure, diabetics, or other chronic illnesses. Tashreequa Leander, Supervisor of the Al-Fidaa Clinic says, “Several incidences were observed of beneficiaries falling ill while visiting the organisation due to poor eating habits, illnesses and in more serious cases, neglect by family members” . The overwhelming influx of patients upon government medical structures makes the Al-Fidaa Foundation Clinic a worthy cause of support.
AIM OF THE AL-FIDAA CLINIC
The aim of the clinic is to provide general health care awareness to the poor, needy and vulnerable beneficiaries of the Foundation. Services will include the provision of basic health care screening, monitoring and education of blood pressure, sugar levels, diet and general health awareness by a qualified home based carer. The service will be accessible to all Al-Fidaa beneficiaries irrespective of age or gender.
Other services offered:
– Basic assessment of a beneficiary’s basic health needs
– To provide quality care to the beneficiaries of the Wellness clinic
– Provide information regarding dietary requirements for specific health care conditions
– Render home visits to approved beneficiaries to monitor health care
– Monitor and encourage physical exercise to beneficiaries
– Refer beneficiaries to the relevant medical professionals for follow up if and when necessary
The Wellness clinic will echo the ethos of Al Fidaa Foundation by providing a quality service to enrich the lives of our beneficiaries and communities.
The Wellness clinic will operate from 4 July 2018, Mondays to Thursdays from 09h00 – 16h00.
FUTURE SERVICES
The Al-Fidaa Foundation clinic over time, wishes to increase the output of our services with meaningful interventions, which alleviate the pains of marginalised communities.
PROGRAMMES
HYPERTENSION AWARENESS PROGRAM
Venue: Adcockvale Old Age Home
Effects of Hypertension:
“Last year an estimated 42% to 54% of South Africans were suffering from hypertension and this figure is expected to increase. Hypertension is the leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Other complications can include heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, renal impairment, retinal haemorrhage and visual impairment. It is the leading cause of mortality, with an estimated 1.2 billion sufferers globally. In South Africa, more than 1 in 3 adults live with high blood pressure and it is responsible for 1 in every 2 strokes and 2 in every 5 heart attacks.”
TUBERCULOSIS AWARENESS
Venue: Jarman Hall Schauderville
Al-Fidaa Foundation Clinic & White Door Center collaborated with the Department Of Health and the local Schauderville Clinic to host a TB Day Commemoration.
Services made available were related to TB & general medical/gynaecological conditions.
Guest Speakers were from Department of Health Manager of Health Promotions Mrs Fikhile Sohuma, Mrs Macubela from Sustainable innovation Foundation, Councillor Mr Abrahams Isaacs, Mrs Mawanda from the Department Of Health and Sister Thyssen from the Schauderville Clinic.
Aim: To spread awareness on the importance of testing, taking medication as prescribed and seeking medical attention as soon as they have the symptoms.
Meals & Snacks provides by the Al-Fidaa Foundation.
GLAUCOMA AWARENESS PROGRAM
Participants were educated in regards to Symptoms, treatment and general care. There was great appreciation for the campaign and to the Q & A session.
HEALTH AWARENESS EVENT
Venue: Caltex CANSA Mobile Clinic
The Al-Fidaa Clinic provided Primary Health Care services; advice was delivered on the topic of healthy living.
The response by the public was overwhelmingly appreciated.
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