SERVICES
Services
Free Services for all students and staff members post level 1-5
- Treatment of minor ailments such as flu, tonsillitis, etc.
- Long-term treatment of chronic illnesses, such as hypertension and diabetes
- In-patient care for acute illnesses
- Management and care of patients with infectious diseases
- Post-operative observations
- Emergency assessment and crisis management (e.g rape)
- Voluntary HIV testing, including pre- and post- test counselling FOR ALL STAFF
- Screening tests e.g blood pressure
- Family planning advise / pregnancy
- Vitamin tabs and appropriate antibiotics for HIV and AIDS patients
Information services
- The Staff Peer Supporters meet on a Wednesday between 2pm and 2:50 pm at the Health Care Centre. Their role is to provide basic emotional support and referral information to their colleagues.
- Health education: individually or in groups
- Awareness campaigns e.g breast cancer, drug abuse, etc.
- Free literature on health issues
Referral service
Staff at the Health Care Centre can make referrals to a range of other medical services in town, including private doctors and dentists, the Counselling Centre, the psychiatric clinic, the hospital, social workers and private counsellors.
