SOStainer
Proposed New Programme C: SOStainer Mobile Container Clinics
Programme mission statement: |
The vision of the SOStainer Project is to bring a range of maternal and infant health and early childhood development services to rural communities that are remote from existing clinics.
Project goal: |
The potential impact is a reduction of mortality and morbidity associated with diarrhoeal disease and pneumonia (the top two killers under 5) and a reduction in maternal mortality through a mixed strategy that supports grassroot advocacy and health communication whilst delivering key primary health services such as immunisation and nutrition support.
The long-term target is to see a drop in fatalities caused by diarrhoea of at least 10% in the first 5 years and an uptake of immunisation from 57.7% to at least 80%. We also aim to see an increase in exclusive breastfeeding rates for all children.
Programme description: |
This project combines an established human milk-bank model with “green” technology, primary health access, mobility and community-based assets to overcome barriers of distance, time and resources. The SOStainer is solar-powered, with a replenishable water supply, and has greater potential than just processing breastmilk.
The containers will provide the basis for a holistic, home-based care programme that will include:
- Breastfeeding support and nutrition,
- Collecting and pasteurising and distributing DBM
- Family planning,
- ARVs and HIV Counselling,
- Immunisation
- 5 pillars of Child Development
The containers can be delivered by truck and installed on site or loaded onto a railcar and coupled to either or both of the world-renowned Phelophepa Trains of Hope that deliver general medical and dental services to rural communities throughout South Africa.
SOStainer - front
SOStainer - rear
SOStainer - top
SOStainer - side
SOStainer - 40Ft - Simple idea for rough layout
