Project Report
| Sep 8, 2022
Ultrasounds scanning now available at the clinic
By Temnotfu Mvubu | Programming Content Coordinator
![Dr Marshal examining a pergnant young woman]()
Dr Marshal examining a pergnant young woman
A few months ago we acquired ultrasound equipment and enthusiastically began providing a variety of scans for our patients. With the help of Dr. Marshal, we now offer obstetric ultrasound scanning, which is vital for pregnant mothers. We’re also able to provide gynecology scans to check for fibroids and ovarian cysts as well as abdominal scans where we check the liver, gallstones, and kidneys. Dr. Marshal volunteers weekly at the clinic and has been a great help in ensuring that this service is up and running. We’re very glad that our patients are now able to access ultrasound scanning without having to travel great distances to other health facilities. This is a really big win for everyone who relies on the clinic for accessing health services.
This additional service is critical to helping our patient population maintain health and wellbeing.
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Using the ultrasound unit to do an exam
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May 11, 2022
Community Based Care
By Calisile Maziya | Sihawu Programmme Manager
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Nomsa under the care of a Kudvumisa Nurse
The community-based care we provide goes beyond just HIV care.
Nomsa is a 52-year-old woman in southern Lubombo region. She visits our southernmost clinic at Nsoko. Nomsa has high blood pressure and diabetes and has been on treatment for the past 7 years. She lives with her children who are all currently out of school. Nomsa is also a widow, having lost her husband in last year due to a respiratory condition.
Before Nomsa was diagnosed with diabetes, she experienced multiple breast abscesses which were later confirmed to be related to the chronic disease. Unfortunately, while undergoing treatment, she developed lower leg ulcers which sadly developed gangrene within a month. She was immediately transferred to the Good Shepherd Mission Hospital for double amputation.
We were made aware of Nomsa’s plight when we were approached by her daughter seeking help for her. The double amputee is now completely immobile and therefore struggles with traveling to a healthcare center for medication refills and check-ups. Her state of immobility has also stolen her joy and makes it difficult for Nomsa to enjoy a good quality of life. Since then, the Sihawu clinic staff has been visiting Nomsa for health care delivery, distribution of food parcels, and continuous monitoring. The clinic has also been able to treat some of her presenting symptoms and provide her with counseling sessions. However, the clinic has now picked up on a breast mass that has Nomsa in pain during cold weather.
Nomsa’s story, as with every other patient that we encounter, has greatly moved us to compassion. She is in dire need of a wheelchair and food. There is also a growing concern over the lump that is developing and she must visit a higher facility to undergo a biopsy.
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Jan 11, 2022
A Doctor Volunteers to Help
By Daran Rehmeyer | Executive Director
![Dr Mphofu seeing patients at the Kudvumisa Clinic]()
Dr Mphofu seeing patients at the Kudvumisa Clinic
"Being a doctor in private practice I noticed the immense difference in cost of care between Kudvumisa and the private health sector. It really takes a lot of passion, goodwill and resources to go to the deepest and marginalized of parts of society and say, 'here I am. I endeavour to serve you, to reach out to you and treat you for free!' It's heart-warming and that's what Kudvumisa Foundation is doing."
These are the words of Dr Mpofu who is working with us at our clinic on a weekly basis.
Dr Mpofu brings a new level of care to the communities Kudvumisa Fundation serves. In the past, patients which required care beyond our nurse led primary care had to be referred to distand faciltites. Care for many of our most critical patients can be provided here at our clinic now without bursening our clientel with extra transport and health care costs.
But all this does come with additional costs to our organization. Expanding our available pharmacy and equipment come a tremendous costs. Please consider helping!
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Dr Mphofu seeing patients at the Kudvumisa Clinic
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Dr Mphofu with student doctor
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