A Traditional Healthpost (THP)

A Traditional Healthpost (THP) In Every Village Project

We R uS is a program designed and focused on a partnership with the Chiefs and people in the communities, to empower them to take charge of their planning and developmental issues.

The remit of We R uS also includes advocacy for the traditional authorities in the crafting of national laws, policies and programs to ensure that they are of benefit to their communities and take into account the philosophies of life that have guided their societies over a long period of time.

For instance, in the case of land ownership and land management, advocacy may be along the lines that the basic philosophy in almost all communities in the country is that the ultimate owner of the land is the community including the ancestors and those yet to be born and that this principle must be factored in all land transactions and duly recognized by law.

The concept of We R uS is to design affordable THPs that can be erected by local builders using communal labor under the guidance and/or training of We R uS consultants and advisers.

The prototype which is planned to be built in Kushia through this very communal effort will serve as an example that all rural communities can emulate and indeed duplicate, to the effect that within a short length of time every village would have a THP which will be built under the guidance of We R uS.

We R uS is a program designed and focused on a partnership with the Chiefs and people in the communities, to empower them to take charge of their planning and developmental issues.

The concept of We R uS is to design affordable THPs that can be erected by local builders using communal labor under the guidance and/or training of We R uS consultants and advisers.

The prototype which is planned to be built in Kushia through this very communal effort will serve as an example that all rural communities can emulate and indeed duplicate, to the effect that within a short length of time every village would have a THP which will be built under the guidance of We R uS.

Prototype Rural Health Post

Proposed Traditional Community Health Post

The proposed Community Health Post is envisaged to provide access to basic healthcare for traditional communities in a sheltered and dignified environment.

The compact facility includes a consulting room and treatment room with space for short term detention and observation.

Made from low tech, locally available materials, the facility can be supported and maintained by the local communities removing reliance on external sources for its upkeep.