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Witkoppen Clinic

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The Witkoppen Health and Welfare Centre, often referred to simply as Witkoppen Clinic, is a non-profit community healthcare center located in Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa. [1]The clinic began in 1946 and provides a wide range of primary healthcare services to communities around Sandton and Diepsloot.[2][3]

Witkoppen Clinic is widely recognized for its innovative approaches to healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings for its work in combating HIV/AIDS, promoting maternal health, and addressing the social determinants of health in underprivileged communities.[4][5]

History

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The Witkoppen Clinic was founded in the 1940s as a small rural health service, responding to the needs of marginalized populations who lacked access to formal healthcare facilities. Over the years, it has evolved into a full-service clinic with a strong emphasis on providing holistic care. Its growth has been supported by partnerships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international donors, all united in addressing the pressing health disparities in South Africa.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.discovery.co.za/corporate/witkoppen-health-and-welfare-centre
  2. ^ Masuku, Ditiro (2024-05-19). "Grateful mom names daughter after clinic". Fourways Review. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  3. ^ Komana, Itumeleng (2023-03-14). "Witkoppen Clinic fast-tracks services". Randburg Sun. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  4. ^ https://journals.lww.com/aidsonline/fulltext/2014/07001/Implementation_of_a_safer_conception_service_for.8.aspx
  5. ^ https://www.citizen.co.za/fourways-review/news-headlines/2019/07/08/ordinary-community-members-do-extraordinary-things-witkoppen-clinic-has-served-the-community-for-over-70-years/
  6. ^ https://www.theheritageportal.co.za/article/history-witkoppen-clinic
  7. ^ https://cdr.lib.unc.edu/concern/dissertations/s7526d199