The train of life in Tzaneen
Tzaneen residents were granted an opportunity to access primary health care at lower prices from the Transnet Phelophepha Health train.
The train started opening its doors to the local residents from Monday, June 24 and they will be open until Friday, July 5 from 08:00 to 16:00.
KwaZulu Natal was the first stop for the train followed by Mpumalanga and now Limpopo.
Musina was the first stop in the province followed by Tzaneen then Polokwane and it will then move to Mokopane and Mokgophong as the next stop respectively.
The train consisted of four sections the psychology, dental, optometry and health clinic.
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“We also offer free screening of cancer, breast cancer, pap smear and prostate cancer, because we have realised that many people are still ignorant when it comes to checking cancer signs,” explained Bheki Mendlula, Train Manager.
Eye glasses were R30 each, R5 per prescription at the health clinic and R10 for all dental procedures.
The team also visited some local communities where they rendered community services by teaching different kinds of skills.
As part of the social responsibility Transnet also takes in final year students who are monitored by a group of qualified professionals in the train.
The students were working hand in hand with the professional staff for an opportunity to work with the community and for practical purposes.
The local economy was also boosted after local unemployed residents and retired nurses were hired in the train.
