Promoting mental health - especially in times of Covid-19
In 2019, SolidarMed began supporting the rollout of the Friendship Bench Initiative in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe, which aims to strengthen the mental health of rural populations. The initiative evaluates clients concerns to explore potential gender inequities and the impact of COVID-19 on abuse and violence.
Lesotho received the Johnson Johnson vaccine in July. The health management team in Butha-Buthe conducted the Covid-19 vaccination campaign in the villages to reach the rural population in this way. SolidarMed was one of the main supporters of this initiative and provided personnel support and vehicles.
On September 28, the official inauguration ceremony of the operating room at the health center in Namuno, Mozambique took place. The operating room is of great importance for the region, since the nearest surgical center is located in Montepuez, which is difficult to reach and very congested, depending on road conditions.
Tuberculosis is widespread in Zimbabwe. The growing number of patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis is an additional challenge for the weak health care system.