Together moving South Africa forward: Launch of the mobile health collaboration between Eskom and Transnet
On 11 August 2016, the Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises, accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Communications and KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Health; will launch a collaboration between the Phelophepa Train and Bophelong Bus.
Phelophepa Train is a Transnet CSI programme which aims to deliver quality healthcare to disadvantaged communities through on-board state of the art medical equipment; and serving about 360 000 patients on an annual basis.
Similarly, Eskom’s Bophelong Bus provides mobile healthcare services to schools located in rural communities.
The above mentioned collaborative launch follows a pilot project in which the two State Owned Companies shared similar routes in their mobile health offering. The launch programme will also include a public participation (Imbizo) with the Ladysmith community.
Members of the media are invited to the launch which will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 11 August 2016
Time: 10h00 to 13h00
Venue: Ladysmith Train Station
Journalists will be afforded photo opportunities and media interviews.
RSVPs and Enquiries:
Vusi Skosana
E-mail: Vusumuzi.Skosana@dpe.gov.za
Cell: 076 383 5517
Nthabeleng Mokitimi-Dlamini
E-mail: nthabeleng@doc.gov.za
Cell: 073 222 5522
