Samsung Electronics South Africa launched a solar powered health center (SPHC) at the Maubane Clinic in the North West province. The SPHC is built for use in remote rural areas, targeting those with economic or geographic barriers that prevent them from obtaining health care. The SPHC is located in Dihibidung Village in Ga-Maubane and is housed in a shipping container fitted with the most advanced medical equipment and Samsung solar panels. The focus will be on screening up to 300 patients a day to diagnose conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, tooth decay and cataracts, as well as educating the community on health issues Pitso Kekana, head of corporate citizenship for Samsung Electronics Southern Africa commented, “This is the third Solar Powered Medical Centre and the fourth Solar Powered Health Centre that Samsung has donated in the last two years. It is our intention to supply Healthcare Centers to more communities in need. At Samsung we believe that advanced healthcare solutions play a significant role in social upliftment of communities and this is the inspiration behind the donation of each Healthcare Centre.” Khosi P.P. Maubane from the Bakgatla Ba Mocha Traditional Council is pleased to welcome the SPHC into the Ga-Maubane community. “It is essential that our people have access to primary health care and are educated on how best to take care of themselves. The SPHC is a welcome addition to our community and we look forward to providing support in any way we can to maximize the results.” Samsung Electronics South Africa will also be handing over a Mobile Mother and Child Health Center for the benefit of the villages of the Bojanala District. The Mother and Child unit is equipped to offer comprehensive pre- and post-natal screening, care and education in an effort to reduce Africa’s high infant mortality rate.
