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A train has arrived at Dube station in Soweto, South Africa.

But rather than preparing to depart with passengers, it's delivering healthcare.

The train is equipped with instruments for dentistry, optometry and psychology, as well as general medicine.

It also has a pharmacy and treats hundreds of people who rely on its services.

Law student Retshephile Mosena has needed glasses for two years.

However, she couldn't afford them or an examination.

Although South Africa's economy is the continent's most successful, many still live in poverty and the unemployment rate is high.

This makes healthcare unaffordable for many.

Optometrist Thompho Sadiki finds his work on the health train rewarding.

The train crosses the country 9 months of the year.

It's called Phelophepa, which means 'good, clean health' in the Tswana and Sotho languages.

When the service began in 1994, with the end of apartheid, it had three coaches and only treated eye conditions.

Since then, the train has expanded to offer a wide range of healthcare services from 19 coaches.

Its manager, Thelma Sateka, knows more is needed.

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