Health

Asivikelane Health 2023 Thanks to the unwavering commitment of Asivikelane Health supporters, including residents, fieldworkers, partners, staff, nurses, and government officials, the quality of care has improved at clinics across the Buffalo City, Nelson Mandela Bay and OR Tambo health districts.

Services at Buffalo City clinics have improved since Asivikelane Health launched in 2021. But many systemic challenges remain. Collaborative efforts could unlock solutions to these challenges.

We are encouraged to see progress in services at the 45 clinics that are part of Asivikelane Health. However, we want all clinics to improve. To achieve this, the EC Department of Health needs to allocate more resources to clinics.

By fixing appointment systems, clinics can provide more efficient services. But clinics have capacity gaps, and they need the Eastern Cape Health Department to help.

The EC Health Department is now drafting its 2024/25 budget. We asked 446 residents who regularly use clinics what they think this budget should prioritise for Primary Health Care services.

70% of Asivikelane Health participants are parents or guardians. 92% of residents believe that vaccines boost children’s immune systems. With the risk of measles outbreak high, clinics can protect children by making vaccines more accessible.

We call on the Eastern Cape province to protect clinics in the health budget 2023/24.

Asivikelane highlights the impacts and growth achieved this year. Thank you to all who support this work!

Asivikelane Health data is a key input at clinic committee meetings. Residents are using it discuss gaps in services. Their advocacy is resulting in change.