Prioritising Mental Health
This month we’ve been focusing on mental health at the Gansbaai clinic.
This week, our dedicated health promoters are out in the community, sharing essential knowledge about medicinal plants and health resources. The focus? Sage! Known for its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, sage is a natural remedy for soothing coughs and sore throats.
Each community member receives a medicinal plant, ensuring access to these free, effective remedies. One of our garden club members has even created a beautiful medicinal garden, where sage, chamomile, and wormwood thrive! This garden is more than a peaceful spot - it’s a source of health, healing, and well-being for the community.
At i-MED Africa, we’re building healthier communities through the power of plants.
i-MED africa Gansbaai is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO), non-profit company (NPC), and public benefit organisation (PBO) based in Masakhane. Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of local communities, the organisation’s programmes focus on child health, mental health, first ...
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