Solar company brings free mobile healthcare to Khâi-Ma communities

A NEW 12-month mobile healthcare programme has been launched in the Khâi-Ma Municipality in the Northern Cape, providing free health services to residents. The programme, funded by Konkoonsies II Solar through its Socio-Economic Development (SED) spend, aims to strengthen the local health system, particularly in under-resourced areas.

The programme offers comprehensive health assessments, blood pressure monitoring, glucose testing, Body Mass Index (BMI) checks, dental screening, and optometry services. Mobile healthcare units will visit towns across Khâi-Ma every quarter, ensuring consistent and reliable access to healthcare.

According to Jeremy Prins, social performance co-ordinator at Konkoonsies II Solar, "This programme is about bringing healthcare directly to the people who need it most. Far too often, residents in rural communities face barriers to early diagnosis and basic treatment simply because of distance and cost. By bringing services into the community, we are closing that gap and creating healthier, more resilient families."

The programme has also been strengthened by the involvement of Xina Solar, which has joined Konkoonsies II Solar as a partner. Together, they will expand mobile healthcare services and support schools with initiatives such as health screenings for learners.

Prins noted that, "The inclusion of school-based health initiatives means that we are not only responding to the challenges families face today, but also taking steps to safeguard the well-being of the next generation."

The mobile healthcare programme is part of Konkoonsies II Solar's broader effort to ensure that renewable energy projects in the Northern Cape deliver more than electricity. By investing in local healthcare access, the company aims to help build stronger communities that can thrive long after the construction of solar plants is complete.

As Prins said, "Healthcare and energy may appear to be separate issues, but in reality, they are closely linked. Both are essential to building resilient communities. Our goal is to make sure that the benefits of our projects are felt not only through clean energy, but also through lasting social impact."