{"id":59820,"date":"2024-11-19T15:40:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T15:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/red-cross-clinics-surpass-patient-projections-by-45-amid-rising-healthcare-demand"},"modified":"2024-11-19T15:55:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T15:55:25","slug":"red-cross-clinics-surpass-patient-projections-by-45-amid-rising-healthcare-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/red-cross-clinics-surpass-patient-projections-by-45-amid-rising-healthcare-demand","title":{"rendered":"Red Cross Clinics Surpass Patient Projections by 45% Amid Rising Healthcare Demand"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>The Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Clinics, located in Mahwalala, Sigombeni, and Silele, have reported a significant surge in patient numbers during the July-September 2024 period, according to the Deputy Prime Minister\u2019s Office second quarter report for 2024\/25.<\/b><\/p>\n

The clinics provided healthcare services to a total of 34,727 people, surpassing their initial projection of 23,932 patients by 45%, equivalent to an additional 10,795 patients.<\/p>\n

This unexpected increase was said to reflect a growing demand for long-term treatment plans, particularly for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which continue to drive patients to these community-based healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n

The report indicates that the rise in patient numbers is largely attributed to a high influx of individuals requiring ongoing management of chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases.<\/p>\n

With Eswatini grappling with a rising prevalence of these conditions, community clinics have become vital lifelines for patients seeking consistent treatment, especially in underserved areas.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the clinics observed a noticeable increase in the uptake of Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), an HIV prevention medication. Throughout the reporting period, there was a steady monthly rise in PrEP usage, signaling growing acceptance of this HIV prevention strategy among community members.<\/p>\n

Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla.<\/p>\n

This trend has been welcomed by health officials, who see it as a positive step towards reducing new HIV infections in the country.<\/p>\n

The quarter also saw a spike in the number of clients living with HIV visiting the clinics for their antiretroviral therapy (ART) medication.<\/p>\n

This surge was attributed to the Ministry of Health\u2019s new policy, which shifted from a monthly collection schedule to a more extended 3- or 6-month collection cycle for antiretroviral medications.<\/p>\n

This change was designed to ease the burden on both patients and healthcare facilities, reducing the frequency of clinic visits while ensuring patients receive their essential medications in a timely manner.<\/p>\n

However, despite these successes, the Red Cross clinics have faced challenges, particularly with supply chain issues.<\/p>\n

The report highlights that shortages in laboratory supplies and family planning commodities from the Central Medical Stores (CMS) affected the clinics\u2019 ability to provide comprehensive services.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, healthcare providers managed to continue delivering critical services, albeit on a limited scale. In response to shortages in family planning resources, clinics relied on the distribution of condoms.<\/p>\n

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