The Transnet Foundation has now launched a second train and T-Systems, corporate customer arm of Deutsche Telekom, have supplied the train with important ICT infrastructure such as a new file server, 20 wall mounted PCs and a notebook for the train manager. T-Systems is also responsible for support services on the train such as desktop support, mail provisioning, file server support and backup services. Furthermore, the company will sponsor an additional ten notebooks as well as monthly IT support to the medical students working on the train that require facilities to write exams electronically.
Since its first journey almost 20 years ago, the Transnet Phelophepa Health Train has seen an average of 45 000 patients per year, treating over 600 000 patients, trained over 20 000 student doctors, pharmacists, nurses and benefited 5.4 million people through HIV/AIDS awareness initiatives. The Transnet Phelophepa Health Train travels for 36 weeks of the year, using two different routes to reach remote areas of South Africa.
The Transnet Phelophepa Health Train offers facilities to conduct general health, dental and eye checks and to dispense medicines for diagnosed conditions. In addition it provides individual counseling sessions and group workshops to support those with psychological issues. The train also houses a special coach where education on general health issues including nutrition, hygiene and dental health can be provided to members of the visited local communities.
