Ukwanda Centre for Rural Health

What does "Ukwanda" mean?

Ukwanda is a Xhosa word and the meaning can be translated as; "to grow" and "develop" within the  community; to make a positive difference. In keeping with its name, the Ukwanda Centre for Rural Health coordinates and supports training and research initiatives in rural and underserved communities.


Contact Denise Lynch if you would like to obtain an Ukwanda brochure, cd or a copy of Ukwanda's Descriptive profile of rural training sites for undergraduate students.
Tel. 021 938 9014
Denise Lynch





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