Khayelitsha has gotten a new mobile clinic for its animals! An essential primary healthcare services resource on wheels, a mini ambulance and education station on the move, this new addition is set to make a big difference!
Khayelitsha, South Africa (14 October 2024) — The Mdzananda Animal Clinic has launched its second mobile clinic for animals in an effort to reach even more tails in the Khayelitsha area.
It’s hopeful news for the area that is largely under-serviced when it comes to accessing resources like veterinary healthcare.
To put this into perspective, consider that Mdzananda is the only veterinary health care service and shelter in the vast Khayelitsha community where around 300,000 companion animals live!
The new mobile clinic means that there will be more wheels on the ground for animal welfare across a spectrum of helpful measures, from those that prevent disease to those that educate pet owners on how to effectively care for their animals.
Marcelle du Plessis of Mdzananda explains that the mobile clinic for animals will offer primary healthcare services like vaccinations, deworming, and flea and tick treatments. It will also act as a mini ambulance for animals that are injured or very ill; allowing them to be transported back to base at the stationary Mdzananda Clinic where they can get the help they need. Additionally, an education officer will also accompany the mobile fleet to ensure that one-on-one education for pet owners can be provided easily.
The Clinic was made possible thanks to UK-based charity Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to whom Mdzananda is beyond grateful.
“We are overjoyed to be able to make an even further impact in the community,” shared Mdzananda’s Marcelle du Plessis. “This expansion allows us to extend our reach and improve the well-being of even more animals in Khayelitsha.”
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