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Our programmes
Free and preventive healthcare in the community, focused on early detection and on helping people reach the care they need.
Where we focus first
These are our first programme areas. The Board may adjust them over time, always in line with our public-benefit purpose.
| Programme area | Examples of activities | Primary outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Basic screening | Blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, risk assessment and basic health checks within scope | Early identification of health risks |
| Primary healthcare education | Community talks, group education, printed and digital resources | Improved health literacy and prevention |
| Referral support | Referral advice, linkage to clinics and hospitals, and follow-up where feasible | Improved access to appropriate care |
| Community outreach | Informal settlements, rural areas and hard-to-reach communities | Fewer barriers caused by distance |
| Health campaigns | Non-communicable disease, infectious disease and other locally identified campaigns | More awareness and prevention |
Community screening
We hold scheduled outreach screening events, mobile outreach, community health days and other approved programmes. Depending on the team and equipment available, screening may include:
- Blood pressure
- Blood glucose
- Body mass index (BMI)
- Basic health history and health-risk assessment
- Other lawful screening within the team's competence
Our clinical leadership decides what is screened, and it always stays within the training, equipment and legal scope of the people on site.
Health education
Our talks, workshops, campaigns and materials cover topics chosen with the community, including:
Chronic disease prevention
Maternal & child health
Mental wellbeing
Sexual & reproductive health
Nutrition
Infectious diseases
Taking medication correctly
Healthy lifestyles
Screening is the first step, not the last.
Screening does not replace a full medical assessment. If your results need further attention, we will tell you which healthcare facility to visit. Urgent cases are escalated straight away.
We are building stronger referral links with clinics and hospitals, and we will follow up where resources allow, so that people do not fall through the cracks.
Medical emergency?
Ubuntu Medics is not an emergency service. In an emergency call 10177 (ambulance) or 112 from a mobile phone, or go to your nearest hospital emergency unit.
If an emergency happens at one of our outreach events, our team will help within their competence while emergency services are called.
Building healthier communities over time
Health-needs assessments
Working with communities to identify their most pressing health concerns so we can plan the right response.
Programmes for vulnerable groups
Programmes for older persons, persons with disabilities and communities facing major barriers to care.
Research & evaluation
Measuring what works, with appropriate ethical approval and data protection.
Want a health day in your community?
Community leaders, clinics, schools, churches and NGOs can request an Ubuntu Medics outreach.