The first few months of 2012 has been a busy time for the N/a’an ku sê Lifeline Clinic in Epukiro. Our Lifeline doctor, Dr Sarah France left on 19th May after being with us for a year. She has been replaced by Dr Fiona Thomson, who will be with us for 3 months. Fiona is from Glasgow and is training in internal medicine. She also has a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and has interests in infectious diseases and alcoholism; all of which are incredibly prevalent amongst the San Bushman communities.
Fiona leaves in
August and we have another doctor coming out in July who will remain with us
for a year.
Key facts for the first quarter of 2012·
- From January to April 2012 the Lifeline Clinic has seen 1347 patients (23% increase on the same period in 2011)
- On average 44.5% of the patients are children
- On average 80% of the patients are San Bushman who continue to get their treatment for free. All costs are covered by N/a’an ku sê Foundation.
- On average we have spent $42,000NAD (4000 Euros) a month on running the Lifeline clinic
- We continue to be unsupported by governmet funding aand are solely reliant on generous donations.
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