Note From President Shernaz Vakil
IN SUPPORT OF IWA
I’m not sure how many of our members realise or remember that our Club supports a medical clinic right in the centre of town. This is the free clinic serving the underprivileged that was started by a group of generous and caring women from the international community, some years ago.
Today, our very own Rotarians are office bearers of the International Women’s Association and diligently run and support the clinic through donations received from various well-wishers.
Some weeks ago, I sat with Rtn. Arin Master and Rtn. Ptn. Pervin to discuss how we could continue to support the good work they do and ensure the clinic’s continued sustainability.
Since the lockdown, the number of patients has dropped, and it is important to once again publicise the good work that is being done and increase the footfall. The clinic has doctors in general medicine, dentistry, homeopathy, etc. The clinic is now open for longer hours and as the IWA newsletter states, is “blessed with excellent and dedicated
doctors.”
There is an excellent X-ray department whilst a child specialist, skin specialist and gynaecologist come in once a week.
We need to send more needy patients to ensure the clinic is used to its full potential. Presently, the general IWA’s clinic timings are from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm but could surely be extended based on need and funding.
We need to support this initiative to ensure once again that a legacy of the past survives to support the future.
— President Shernaz Vakil