Residents of Bethanie village near Brits in the North West have welcomed the improved health services, as a result of the new clinic for their area.
The clinic – built by a mining company, Glencore – has been officially handed over to the North West Health Department.
Two community members in the area that visited the clinic say the operating hours of the facility are flexible and that they can get quick medical assistance…
“They have extended the clinic, also, they have increased the number of health professionals. When we get here we get assistance very quickly.”
“At least we no longer going to walk a long distance and even at night you can visit the clinic.”
In the tweet below, Glencore hands over clinic to the department of health:
GLENCORE TO HANDOVER CLINIC TO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VALUED AT R26 MILLION
The community of Bethanie near Brits will now receive a comprehensive healthcare services including dental at their door step. pic.twitter.com/3wDcwUsINa— North West Health (@NorthWestDOH) July 22, 2020
Chief Executive Officer of Glencore Alloys, Japie Fullard says COVID-19 prevention protocols are being followed…
“There are proper screening being done and the people are following the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) protocol and obviously people are being tested or evaluated for COVID, then the clinic will take it from there.”
In the tweet below, new clinic handed over to the North West Department of Health:
#NorthWestHealth was handed a newly built Bethanie Clinic by Glencore. The clinic will serve the community of Bethanie and sorrounding villages. Operating hours have increased from eight to 12 with plans to offer 24 hour service. pic.twitter.com/aWqHjOBoTh
— North West Health (@NorthWestDOH) July 22, 2020
