A powerful tornado tore through Tongaat, a town on South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, in early June 2024. The disaster resulted in widespread destruction of homes, schools, and essential infrastructure, claiming lives and leaving countless families homeless.
In response to the crisis, Ramakrishna Centre South Africa quickly mobilized relief efforts, providing essential supplies to 80 affected families. To address the immediate healthcare needs of the community, the Ramakrishna Clinic of South Africa- Durban organized a medical outreach program on June 30, 2024.
| Discipline | No. |
| General Medicine | 59 |
| Pediatrics | 11 |
| Optometry | 78 |
| Social Services (Trauma Counselling) | 44 |
| Occupational Therapy | 4 |
| Surgical | 2 |
| Total | 198 |
The clinic offered a range of services, including blood pressure and glucose screenings, medication, and laboratory tests. A total of 198 consultations were conducted, benefiting 112 patients. To support ongoing health management, 16 patients received blood glucose monitors, and one patient was provided with a nebulizer machine. Nourishing meals were offered to all patients and volunteers involved in the outreach program.
