Serving the community, empowering people to take control of their own health - have your say, we can only make the change if we are all talking about it!
MKI (Medical Knowledge Institute), an international non-profit organization, strongly believes that healthcare is a human right and through our health educational programs we are motivated to empower communities to take control of their own health. Public health experts, from around the world, educate MKI Health Teachers in relevant health materials that they then deliver, using the “Prevention through Education” motto, to their community at large.
16/08/2013
Medikidz and The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation Youth Centre organised a Challenge Day to help the young people who attend the centre understand HIV. After reading the comics they had to come up with a play or song addressing what they had learnt from the book - they had a great day!
10/06/2013
20 pre-school cooks from Masiphumelele attended a 5 week program from 08h00 - 13h00 every Friday. The course was partnered with Work for Love, and they were instructed by MKI instructor, Khanyiselo Silo and nutritionist, Eefka Young. The coordination of the program was done by Nichola Cox from Work for Love. The 20 cooks graduated on the 30th of May, 2013 where they received a certificate of completion from MKI.
10/06/2013
The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation Youth Centre
20 pre-school cooks from Masiphumelele attended a 5 week program from 08h00 - 13h00 every Friday. The course was partnered with Work for Love, and they were instructed by MKI instructor, Khanyiselo Silo and nutritionist, Eefka Young. The coordination of the program was done by Nichola Cox from Work for Love. The 20 cooks graduated on the 30th of May, 2013 where they received a certificate of completion from MKI.
10/06/2013
20 pre-school cooks from Masiphumelele attended a 5 week program from 08h00 - 13h00 every Friday. The course was partnered with Work for Love, and they were instructed by MKI instructor, Khanyiselo Silo and nutritionist, Eefka Young. The coordination of the program was done by Nichola Cox from Work for Love. The 20 cooks graduated on the 30th of May, 2013 where they received a certificate of completion from MKI.
03/05/2013
MKI are blessed to be involved in this great initiative and are praying for great breakthrough in child's dental health in Khayelitsha.
In April we began a pilot oral health education programme in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. On 4th April, 19 teachers and healthcare workers were trained as tooth-brushing supervisors. The first initial screening of 250 children began on 8th April. Here are some photos from the training day and initial screening.
12/04/2013
Yanga shows how plaque sticks to our teeth after eating foods using some volunteers and a scarf!
12/04/2013
MKI had fun joining our friends at Ikamva Labantu for a World Health Day Celebration - training our local community on oral health and hygiene
23/03/2013
MKI SA are honoured to have walked the journey with this little girl, Lindokuhle, who stays very near our health information centre in Khayelitsha. Super excited to see that Lindo has made a full and healthy recovery and she will be turning 6 this year!
Medical Ward B2 at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital was reopened today by Minister Botha, after its much needed upgrade. Little Lindokuhle, one of the Hospital's past patients was one of the first to get a tour and give her stamp of approval!
23/03/2013
So honoured to be a part of this wonderful initiative with Batho's place and looking forward to spreading the MKI health messages into the community of Langrug and beyond!
What a great and successful day we had 's Place.
My special thanks goes to Langrug people who came in numbers. Pastors, Teachers, Students *andiyonto ngaphandle kwenu* thanks for your support.
To Medicare EMR- Garth Van Zyl and Tatler Community Newspaper-Mr Siegfried Schaffer, thanks for been there for us.
To My Dutch Families- If it was not for you I would not have made it in life. Thanks for making my dream of helping others to come true.
To MKI Doctors & Crew- thanks for making this day possible. Together we can "Prevention through education".
To Franschhoek Sinothando Arts and Culture- guys am honored to have you as part of Batho's Place.
To my wife Lebo, my son Andrew and Batho's team. I am very much proud of you keep it up.
It is time to put Langrug on a map...
God bless you all
21/03/2013
Kirsty Hunt CEO of MKI today supporting the Baphumele Childrens Home Board where the (MKI centre is for the MKI khayelitsha team).
She gave a speach give thanks for a huge donation from the Chinese People of South Africa and associated dignitries from China. Go Kirsty !!
MKI HEALTH CENTRE NETWORKING EVENT @ BATHO’s PLACE – LANGRUG – FRANSCHHOEK
“PREVENTION THROUGH EDUCATION”
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO JOIN US!
Friday, March 22 14h00 -15h30 pm
Venue Batho’s Place Community Center Langrug
Program Director Xolani Mcoyana
After a useful year of preparation the MKI Health Center @ Batho’s Place in Langrug is ready to start! We are proud and very excited to be able to invite you all to this introduction meeting. “MKI Information Centres provide training and information in townships in South Africa of healthcare to the Community members from all walks of life”
PROGRAM
Opening, introductions , who is who from where?
Welcoming @ Batho’s place by Mr. David Tehobo Molorane
Words of support and encouragement by Mrs. Caroline van Grieken-Verburg
What is MKI and programs by Mr. Xolani Mcoyana
Introduction of Lebo and Andrew Molorane as MKI HEALTH teachers by Doctor Louise Wilson
Closing remarks by MKI Ceo Kirsty Hunt
Announcement of next trainings
After this introduction there is opportunity to ask questions and personally acquainted with the MKI Teachers and Board. For information please call: Lebo 0780572017 or David 082 090 8660 or Caroline 071 229 1662