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Group CEO and co-Founder: Africa Communications Media Group (ACG)/ Chief Narrative Shaper: S&L/ Founder: WiredUp Africa/LinkedIn Influencer/Adjunct Professor: IE University, Madrid
As the young ones say, I was “today years old” when I learned about the Phelophepa train in South Africa 😳 what an impressive initiative! The Transnet-Phelophepa trains are free, mobile healthcare clinics that travel to areas of rural South Africa, where there is just one doctor for every 5,000 patients. Phelophepa (pronounced рау-lo-pe-pa) means "good, clean health" and is owned and operated by Transnet Foundation with Roche being Phelophepa's main external sponsor since the first train journey in 1994. The train has been referred to as the "train of hope" because it brings essential medical services, including primary healthcare, dental care, eye care, and psychological counseling, to remote parts of the country. There are two Phelophepa trains, and each is equipped with healthcare professionals and volunteers who provide these services to thousands of people every year. This is clearly a vital initiative! Thank you, Transnet and sponsors. Here’s to more Phelophepa trains, in South Africa and the rest of the continent. More of the same please! #Phelophepa #MobileClinic #Healthcare #Africa