?a vacant post for a professional nurse exists because of insufficient funds to fill the post. ?After testing patients for HIV/ AIDS and TB, counselling is given then patients are referred to surrounding hospitals for treatment. ARVs are not administered at the centre, due to the unavailability of a professional nurse. ?the municipality has donated seedlings with the aim of starting a food garden to assist in supporting the centre financially. These vegetables are sold as an income for the centre. ?The centre receives no funding, however sponsors are being approached.