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A s the world commemorat-ed Alzhei-mer’s day on the 21st of September, elderly community of Molweni had an opportunity to be visited by an organ-ization called Alzheimer South Africa to alert them of the disease at Mol-weni Clinic. This event was an eye opener to many since it was not known. Not only does this disease affect elderlies, but can affect other age groups as well. Alzheimer's disease is the most com-mon cause of dementia. Dementia is a collective name for conditions in which progressive degeneration of

the brain affects memory, thinking, behaviour and emotion. Symptoms may include:

• loss of memory • difficulty in finding the right

words or understanding what people are saying

• difficulty in performing previously routine tasks

• personality and mood changes Dementia is not a normal process of ageing. It knows no social, economic, ethnic or geographical boundaries.

Although individu-als experience de-mentia in their own way,

eventually those affected are unable to care for themselves and need help with all aspects of daily life. There is currently no cure. There are more than 36 million people with dementia worldwide and the number is ex-pected to rise to over 115 million by 2050. With so many people affected, it's time dementia was recognized as a global health priority. We must combat stigma and ignorance so that people with dementia receive the care, treatment and attention they deserve.

Alzheimer Awareness Day at Molweni Clinic

Part of elderlies singing and enjoying themselves

during Alzheimer awareness day at Molweni Clinic

Editorial World Aids Day Candlelight Diabetic Awareness Day Alzheimer Campaign in pictures Ndwedwe event MMC Cam-paign at Ngcolosi Clinic Soccer Event pic’s

KwaDabeka Community Health Centre Official Newsletter—Est. 2006 Volume 1-2011 Tel: 031 714 3736

Photo. T.Khuzwayo

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KwaDabeka CHC Staff Newsletter

2 KwaDabeka Community Health Centre Tel: 031 714 3736 Fax: 031 714 3708 [email protected]

KwaDabeka CHC would like to welcome all new staff members, including Volunteers at Administra-tion Department and Com-munity Service Personnel. I hope that you will find it worthwhile to be part of the KDCHC family.

Those who have not taken

pictures for ID cards must come to the PR office. However, there is still a technical problem which is currently being attended to, but staff is urged to come at least for photo taking so long. Room 32, Opposite Admit-ting

EDITORIAL The National Core Standards has come during a very crucial moment when the country is gearing up for the National Health Insurance (NHI) which is believed to kick‐start this year. This is all in line with making sure that every health worker is responsible for their tasks.

With its monitoring tool already in use, the Health Department is on the right track in terms of patient care. The programme is clearly summarized in six priorities posi‐tioned as core elements of com‐prehensive service delivery,

namely

• Positive & caring staff atti‐tude

• Facility cleanliness • Improved waiting times for

patients • Improved patient safety &

security • Infection prevention & con‐

trol • Availability of medicines &

blood products It would also be fulfilling to see health workers in all government facilities grab this concept and apply it practically, and that all staff understand its importance.

More information on NCS is available on the Depart‐ment's Intranet. Happy 2012 Here is to another challenge. The year is beginning and again we are expected to delivery nothing but quality ser‐vice to our clients just like we promised. I hope that we will continue to work as a team to achieve the Department’s vision. Until Next time— Tyron

Vision, Mis-sion and

Core Values Vision To provide comprehen-sion PHC to all citizens in the catchment of KwaDabeka CHC. Mission To render compassion-ate inpatient and outpa-tient services based on

PHC approach while providing continuous education, admin sup-port, technical support and guidance and refer-ring patients needing a high level of care. Core Values Open communication Transparency Consultation Commitment to perfor-mance Service Excellence

Fighting Poverty, Fighting Diseases, Giving Hope

I n the morning where the entire world is commemorating World Aids Day by remembering those infected and affected by the scourge of HIV & AIDS Counsellers and Nusing staff at KwaDabeka CHC took the opportunity to talk and educate pa-tients about HIV and AIDS. The talk was organized by the ECI staff headed by Sr Shozi (in the middle with blue uniform). AIDS is still a problem in South Africa, particularly in KwaZulu Natal province which leads by high num-bers. The message this year was directed to men, who by statistics are very reluctant to go for testing. How-ever, this does not mean that there is a stigma attached to men as gender with AIDS, but few men come for testing. Therefore women were urged to encourage men to go for

testing so that they

know their status early and take appropriate intervention. Last year staff of KDCHC came in their number to test for HIV which was also a great success.

Candlelight on AIDS day

KDC ECI staff singing after talking to patients about HIV & AIDS during a candlelight on AIDS Day

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Fighting Poverty, Fighting Diseases, Giving Hope

Molweni Clinic Alzheimer Awareness Day in Pictures

Diabetes S o u t h Africa (DSA)gives much needed support to Diabetic patients Balance diet, and healthy lifestyle

Can be another reason for a long

life even if you are diabetic

Diabetic South Africa recently conducted a

Diabetic awareness camping at KwaDabeka

CHC. The organization has just set up a support

Group for people with diabetes which functions very

well, under the supervision of Matron Ngubane.

During this awareness campaign, Dr Manana gave an in-formative talk on how to take care of this condition, but stressed that good and balanced diet intake is the key in

managing diabetes. In the past months, DSA has donated with Accu-Checks and strips to the group and educated them on how to use them at their own space and time. Sr Mokoena was also part of the awareness since she was checking eyes. She said that people with diabetes sometimes have eye problems, therefore it is important that they check their eyes at least twice a year. More talks and education came from Ms Sthabile Vezi, Occupational Therapist, Ashley Physiotherapist, and Mark, Audio therapist, all from eThekwini District office.

From Left: Sr Gertie Ndlovu (Diabetes South Africa); Matron Sibisi; Mrs Phumzile Xaba (eThekwini District)

Front Row: seated– Mam Rose CCG; Sr Dlamini; Mrs Phun-gula (Nurse Manager); Sr Dlamini; Mrs Nyawose (Deputy Nurse Manager)

Back: KwaDabeka CHC Diabetes Support Group

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W o r l d Breast-feeding

Week Breastfeeding is considered the best method of infant feeding. It is this reason the Department of Health continuously embarked on programmes promoting it. Continuous assessment are done at various institutions to pro-mote this old and health norm. Re-searches around the world reveal that breastfed babies have a healthy life. In August last year, eThekwini District hosted an event where all institutions involved in breastfeeding movement gathered in Ndwedwe in Osindisweni Hospital jurisdiction. KwaDabeka CHC’s Sr N. L Dlamini with her team and breastfeeding mothers from Zwelibomvu Clinic were part of this event. A mother from Zwelibomvu who had entered assessment in the 18

month year olds category scooped the 1st prize. KwaDabeka CHC has recently been awarded a Baby Friendly status in an event which was hosted by the Dis-trict Office in King Edward last year. The institution plays a very pivotal role in this programme. Winning in this category, also delighted the health workers since they put much deserved effort in the programme.

Multi Disci-plinary team work at KwaNgcolosi strengthens MMC cam-paign

T he Department has a vision to half the spread of AIDS by 2016 and MMC being regarded as one of the pre-ventative measures. KwaNgcolosi Clinic in the West Sub District of eThekwini has its first MMC camp, in which 150 males from 15 to 49 years of age were targeted.

Working together with local authorities made this campaign a success. eThekwini District has set up its campaign against 3 areas which among them is a high volume site. Circumci-sions in this area will be done at least 2 times a week, Mon-days and Fridays. According to Mr Philani Bhengu, this site has dedicated staff and is expected to see 30 to 60 clients a day. There will also be a routine MMC which will be done by all CHC’s and Hospitals at the following institutions, Tongaat CHC; KwaMashu CHC.

The MEC for health has personally set up another MMC site in Mbumbulu area which will be operational every Monday.

MMC at Went-worth Hospi-tal, St Ai-

dains and KwaMashu is funded by Match, and at St Mary’s and McCords is funded by Peffer.

Mr Sihle Mbambo from KwaNgcolosi is coordinating MMC in the West Sub District.

These are the stakeholders involved in the campaign– Educa-tion; Municipality; Ngcolosi Traditional Council; Chief B. F Bhengu (KwaNgcolosi), Mr Mchunu Ward 9 Councellor; Non Governmental Organisations; The Valley Trust; Soul City; Lovelife; and Brothers for Life.

From left: Mr Philani Bhengu, Ms Lindiwe Sithole both from eThekwini District Office HIV & AIDS Section and Sr B. Msomi, eThekwini Municipality Health Department at KwaNgcolosi Clinic during MMC campaign

Kids at Ndwendwe entertaining at-tendant with traditional dance during World Breastfeeding Week event

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Big up to the office of the MEC for Health Mr. Eric Mbonambi s a Clermont resident who had lost his job due to the fact that he had hearing impair-ment. He tried to get some help in the hospital, unfortunately, the hear-ing aids were very expensive for him since he was no longer working. He then approached us (KDC) for assis-tance. He had found the fax number to the Office of the MEC for Health. After we have communicated with the via fax, they redirected his re-quest to the eThekwini District. In a short period of time he had received his hearing aids and is now back at work. He ap-proached us in December with a glittering smile on his face and thanked the Department for assistance. Big up to the office of the MEC, eThekwini District and all those who were involved in bringing hope not only to Mr Mbonambi but to his family as well.


KwaDabeka CHC versus Sundumbili

Clermont Stadium was buzzing with excitement when these two institutions clashed on a friendly soccer match on 15 November 2011. In this game our boys won and ladies lost. Many thanks go to Mr Moses Gazu, Mr Mavanini, and Nonku-luleko Kweyama from Metropolitan Life who were kind enough to support this event. Catch the full story on Sundumbili’s next news-letter.

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