Community Upliftment
From its earliest days, shortly after South Africa’s democracy, self-established clinics and partnerships with local government were a priority for the Institute. Many of these initiatives are still in existence to this day. The first of these projects was put into practice when two Tibb primary healthcare outreaches were opened, in Kagiso (July 1998) and Leratong (April 1999). Later, an Aids Homebased Care Centre was established in Katlehong (in July 2001), in cooperation with the Greater Germiston City Council, and handed over to local government. Today, social upliftment projects under the Tibb banner are linked to health partnerships, family and community relief, education and orphanages.
Over the years, Tibb training has been committed to providing bursaries for both undergraduates and the one-year post-graduate diploma. To date more than 100 bursaries have been awarded from the bursary fund with many graduates going on to establish successful practices. In addition, financial assistance is made available to recently qualified Tibb doctors, enabling them to establish their own practices. To date, ten have been helped in this matter.
This is achieved through dedicated social efforts such as the establishment of healthcare facilities in under-privileged areas, and by providing study bursaries and cost-effective medication.
“My dream is that all South Africans have access to health solutions, that include lifestyle advice, empowerment through an understanding of their unique temperament, and an understanding of the inherent doctor within each of us.”