Severe malnutrition in early childhood leads to permanent brain damage.
Our founder member, the medical practitioner Dr. Thabethe from Sundumbili and his wife Nokuthula, a qualified nursing sister, have initiated a project by which we look after malnourished children. In our clinic we
counsel the mothers and
teach them how to care for their children properly.
We examine the children,
weigh them and
keep exact records of their progress.
Where poverty is the reason for malnutrition and breast feeding is not sufficient or impossible we give them
milk,
baby food and
protein - enriched porridge
free of charge.
Venue: St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church Hall, Sundumbili
Time: Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Age of the infants: from birth up to five years
Reports on Blessed Gérard's Malnutrition Clinic in:
as an Active Member, if you are able and prepared to participate in our projects to serve the poor voluntarily and agree with our principles.
as a Donor if you cannot help actively, but want to support our service financially on a regular basis.
as a Spiritual Supporter if you want to help us through your prayers regularly.
Thanks!
For further information call us at:
P O Box 440 ˇ Mandeni 4490 ˇ Republic of South Africa Phone: +27 32 4541581 ( Dr. Thabethe ) or +27 32 4562743 (Brotherhood of Blessed Gérard) Fax: +27 32 4567962 E-Mail:
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from Sundumbili and his wife Nokuthula, a qualified nursing sister, have initiated a project by which we look after malnourished children. In our clinic we
