Health

Despite improvements, COVID-19 continues to hamper clinic services. This Asivikelane Health data release shows an overall improvement in waiting times. However, some clinics struggle to provide adequate services due to the pressure of COVID-19.

80 patients to one nurse: residents carry cost of inefficiencies at Buffalo City clinics. The second Asivikelane Health data highlights the burden of capacity shortages at clinics. 29% of residents spent more than 3 hours at the clinic at their last visit and half the clinics did not open on time. 

The inaugural Asivikelane Health data release highlights the impact of community advocacy across 10 Buffalo City clinics where access to services and medicine has improved. Long wait times at clinics however remains a problem. In months to come we plan to expand this pilot and test the model in other clinics in the Eastern Cape.