27 Jan 2022

Tamog Safari Company, which has renovated Sankoyo Clinic at a cost of P12 000, has been commended for playing a key role in promoting health and wellbeing of the community.

Owned by Mr Mogomotsi Motlapele, the company  volunteered to assist following reports of the appalling state of the facility characterised by falling ceilings and a foul smell due to a bat infestation.

During the handing over of the project to Ngami District Health Management Team (DHMT) on Wednesday,  Sankoyo chief, Kgosi Gokgathang Moalosi praised the company for the noble gesture.

He said by undertaking project, the company showed concern for community members who had to travel long distances to either Mababe or Shorobe for medical attention.

Kgosi Moalosi said the company’s management had proven that they considered primary health care paramount.

He revealed that its managing director expressed interest in renovating the clinic and was advised to engage DHMT management who welcomed the offer.

The chief hailed the company for completing the project within a short period of time.

Kgosi Moalosi urged DHMT to ensure the facility resumed operations as soon as possible.

For his part, Mr Motlapele said as a resident of Sankoyo, he saw it fit to save the community.

He said he was disturbed by the fact that patients had to be transported over bad terrain to other health facilities because the Sankoyo Clinic was not operating.

“Following the approval of the DHMT, I did not waste any time but mobilised all the necessary material, engaged pesticide company to chase away the bats and I brought some carpenters to the site to kick start renovation,” he said.

Stressing the importance of health care, Mr Motlapele expressed the hope that his efforts would make a difference in its delivery.

Letsholathebe Memorial Hospital matron, Ms Keoagetse Kgwabi thanked the company for joining forces with government on health infrastructure improvement.

She said health authorities had been aware of the facility’s condition and had included it in the maintenance plan.

Ms Kgwabi said Tamog Safari Company’s offer was accepted  because the government maintenance process would have taken long.

She explained that the clinic was closed due to shortage of staff not maintenance issues.

Ms Kgwabi said one of the two nurses deployed at the clinic had been transferred while the other was on leave.

She further said  an arrangement had been made with Shorobe Clinic to assist at least twice a week.

Ms Kgwabi said it was imperative that the Sankoyo community had access to medical services.

Government, she said, was committed to improving provision of health care services.

She assured residents that health authorities would strive to ensure the clinic delivered services to expectations. ENDS