A youth-driven movement and health care provider, Keready, has launched 13 new mobile health clinics in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
The launch of these new clinics is aimed at bringing free quality medical services to communities in need, especially the youth.
The mobile health clinics are equipped with modern medical facilities and staffed by trained young healthcare professionals.
Dr Siyanda Mgangato, a doctor overseeing the operations in the uMgungundlovu District said these clinics offer an array of services tailored specifically to the needs of young people and their communities. This includes sexual and reproductive health services, such as family planning, STI treatment, HIV and pregnancy testing.
Other services include testing for diabetes and blood pressure checks.
The clinics are specifically designed to support young people in under-served areas in KwaZulu-Natal, with a particular focus on eThekwini, Umgungudlovu, Uthukela, and King Cetshwayo Districts, said Dr Mgangato.
“With these mobile clinics, we bring quality healthcare to the doorsteps of those in need, empowering them to take charge of their health and well-being,” said Dr Mgangato.
Dr Dineo Sefoloko, who oversees the Durban operations, said: “We make sure to create a non-judgmental and welcoming environment, where everyone feels comfortable seeking our services. From health check-ups to offering specifically tailored services for young people, we strive to empower youth to take charge of their health and well-being.”
Dr Saira Carim, based in the King Cetshwayo District, added that in addition to the clinic services, they also use popular platforms such as TikTok to connect with young people and provide them with informative and engaging content.
“Our 24/7 ‘Ask A Keready Doctor’ WhatsApp line allows us to be available and accessible to young people when they need us the most no matter where in South Africa they are connecting from,” said Dr Carim.
The arrival of the clinics in KwaZulu-Natal follows the delivery of eight clinics in the Eastern Cape just a month ago. Later this month another 13 clinics in Gauteng and nine more in the Western Cape in January will be added. The Keready team, handling a total of 46 mobile clinics, includes 10 doctors, 95 nurses, 50 communicators, drivers, and nearly 200 mobilisers across the four provinces.
To find the locations of the Keready Mobile Clinics, visit Keready’s website at www.keready.co.za. For any health-related inquiries, Keready provides a 24/7 WhatsApp line at 060 019 00 00. Additionally, every Wednesday at 7pm, Keready doctors host a live session on TikTok, accessible on the TikTok channel, @kereadysa
