Putting their motto to serve as they learn into motion, over 50 Stellenbosch health sciences students traded their textbooks for the front lines, working alongside dedicated nurses to bring vital healthcare to the heart of the Robertson community!
Robertson, South Africa (31 March 2026) – More than 50 students from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at the University of Stellenbosch stepped up to support primary healthcare professional nurses as they delivered vital health services directly to communities in Robertson and the surrounding areas.
The initiative is part of the Langeberg InReach programme – a community outreach and service delivery effort run by the Langeberg Municipality designed to bring essential municipal services directly to residents, particularly those in underserved or rural areas.
The FMHS embodies the motto: “Serve as we Learn”, and serve these students certainly did!
Over three days, undergraduate students from Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Medicine, Dietetics, and Speech Therapy joined nurses on mobile clinics that travelled into communities, schools, and childcare facilities in Robertson, Bonnievale, and Montagu.
According to the University, the students assisted with health screening, immunisations, prevention activities, eye screening and other services that help strengthen the wellbeing of local residents.
“FMHS InReaches combine hands-on learning with service delivery, particularly in rural areas where healthcare needs are significant. The goal is to give regional health systems an added boost while creating opportunities for students to gain practical experience and insight into community-focused care. The FMHS works closely with the Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness and several key partners to make the initiative possible,” the FMHS shared.
In support of the Department’s “Start well, live well, age well” strategy, which prioritises child health, this InReach also placed a strong emphasis on child wellness and prevention to help ensure long and healthy lives for the youngest members of the community.
By selflessly bridging the gap between theory and practice, these health sciences students not only lightened the load for dedicated local nurses but also left an indelible mark of compassion on the communities they were so proud to serve.
Sources: Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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