​GAUTENG HEALTH MEC TO VISIT THE PHELOPHEPA HEALTHCARE TRAINS The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko will, starting from tomorrow (08 August 2024), visit the Transnet Phelophepa healthcare trains to assess the provision of healthcare services and engage with the public on the importance of prioritising their health. 

Two state-of-the-art mobile healthcare trains are currently in Gauteng and are stationed at different areas. They are equipped with clinics for eye care, dental care, general health, psychology and pharmaceutical services as well as an educational clinic will be stationed across various communities in the province throughout the month of August. 

Members of the public are encouraged to visit the Phelophepa healthcare trains for comprehensive health screening free of charge. 

The MEC will be joined by officials from Transnet, the Gauteng Department of Health and the various cities where the trains are stationed. Members of the media are invited as follows: 

Dube Station, Soweto 

Date: Thursday, 08 August 2024 

Time: 09h00 

Oakmoor Station, Tembisa

Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2024 

Time: 09h00 

Vereeniging Station, Sedibeng

Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2024 

Time: 12h00 

Media houses can confirm our attendance by through Mr Thuso Montwedi on 0784574083 or Thuso.Montwedi@gauteng.gov.za. 

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Issued by the Gauteng Department of Health