By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

31 January 2025- As part of array of community-impact Accelerated Service Delivery Programme – Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded, North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari oversaw the roll-out of integrated health services at Glaudin, Migdol and other surrounding areas in Schweizer Reneke. Lehari said the high impact health services on provision, included immunisation, hypertension, diabetes, mental health, TB screening and Body Mass Index (BMI) screening.

“Tackling issues related to behavioural patterns and lifestyle, the Department Healthy Lifestyle flagship programme, Tshela Ka Itekanelo rolled out services that included health education on nutrition programme and awereness on food poisoning at schools. The department also donated sanitary towels at Itshupeng Primary School in Ipelegeng Township, in Schweize Reneke.

“The delegation then proceeded to conduct the Re Bona Ka Matlho oversight programme at Glaudina clinic, where we held talks with both clinic management, operational and sub-district managers, including patients. We emphasised that patient-care, especially to the most disenfranchised communities remains high on the agenda of the 7th administration,” he said.

Lehari further said his department also had exhibitions at the feedback session, where professionals were assisting communities with all health-care services available on sight. He added that, departmental officials also distributed both female and male condoms including encouraging communities to visit facilities for regular checkups.

“The department then wrapped up its health package by distributing assistive devices in a form of wheelchairs to the elderlies and people living with disabilities. These activities were part of broader activities rolled out by the North West Provincial Government,” said Lehari.

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