SHAWCO Health Division
SHAWCO Health is a dedicated team of compassionate volunteer students and professionals committed to making quality healthcare accessible to underserved communities in Cape Town, South Africa.
For over eight decades, we have been on the frontlines, providing essential medical services, health education, and support to those who need it most. Our mobile clinics, staffed by enthusiastic health science students and experienced healthcare providers, reach deep into communities to deliver vital care. We believe in the power of education, prevention, and compassionate care to transform lives and foster healthier, more resilient communities.
Our Community Initiatives/Programmes:
SHAWCO Health operates a range of impactful programmes and initiatives. Our flagship initiative is our mobile clinics, which offer free healthcare services, including general medical consultations, dental care, and maternal and child health support. We also run health promotion workshops to educate communities on vital health topics, such as HIV prevention, nutrition, and mental health. Through these programmes and initiatives, SHAWCO Health is not only bridging healthcare gaps but also empowering communities to take charge of their own health and well-being.
Mobile Clinics & Paediatrics
- Our clinics serve approximately 60 patients monthly, addressing various medical needs and providing essential health services to the community
- Additionally, our paediatric clinics offer specialised care for children, integrating Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
- Notable initiatives include the Doctor Drive, Burns Project, and partnerships with health professionals for weekday clinics.
- We continually improve based on volunteer feedback and actively participate in conferences to stay updated and contribute to healthcare discussions.
Mobile Clinics
Locations Served
Number of Planned Clinics
Student Volunteers
Paediatric Patients Treated this Year
Womens Health
- Our clinics serve approximately 60 patients monthly, addressing various medical needs and providing essential health services to the community
- Additionally, our paediatric clinics offer specialized care for children, integrating Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
- Notable initiatives include the Doctor Drive, Burns Project, and partnerships with health professionals for weekday clinics.
- We continually improve based on volunteer feedback and actively participate in conferences to stay updated and contribute to healthcare discussions.
Mobile Clinics
Locations Served
Number of Planned Clinics
Student Volunteers
Patients Seen this Year
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Empowering Change
SHAWCO is dedicated to creating a positive impact in underserved communities, and we are committed to achieving even greater results in 2023.
Your support can amplify this change
Health, Rehab & Pharmacy
- Our clinics serve approximately 60 patients monthly, addressing various medical needs and providing essential health services to the community
- Additionally, our paediatric clinics offer specialized care for children, integrating Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
- Notable initiatives include the Doctor Drive, Burns Project, and partnerships with health professionals for weekday clinics.
- We continually improve based on volunteer feedback and actively participate in conferences to stay updated and contribute to healthcare discussions.
Locations Served
Number of Planned Clinics
Student Volunteers
Average Number of Patients per Clinic
Patients Seen this Year
Health Promotion
- Our Health Promotion initiatives aim to raise awareness and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health.
- We provide monthly recipes, sex talks, hypertension awareness talks, mental health talks, and collaborate with organisations like Periods of Hope.
- Through these initiatives, we promote holistic well-being and encourage individuals to take proactive steps towards maintaining good health.
- The team also focus on FHS students in general, on campus, and has run mental health awareness workshops and a large ZUMBA class to encourage positive coping mechanisms
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Number of Planned Clinics
Student Volunteers
Patients Seen This Year
Children Impacted Yearly
Marjorie McIntosh Mother & Baby
- The Marjorie McIntosh Mom & Baby Clinics emerged as a collaborative initiative by the Women's Health and Pediatrics teams.
- Their joint efforts established a Mom and Baby Clinic, securing funding for an additional five-year period, now named in honour of Marjorie McIntosh.
- This initiative's success was marked by the integration of Women’s Health and SWEAT, prioritizing minority health. Further partnerships with Periods of Hope, MamaFlo, and Cora continued this impactful journey.
Mobile Clinics
Locations Served
Number of Planned Clinics
Student Volunteers
Paediatric Patients Treated this Year
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Making a difference
SHAWCO strives to make a difference for communities in need and promises to achieve more in 2023.
This impact can be greater with your support.