Patients will now be shown practical examples of what healthy eating is as the Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and eThekwini Food Security unveiled their innovative aeroponic garden to boost nutrition for HIV treatment at the Isipingo Clinic on Tuesday.
National medical director of the AHF, Dr Logandran Naidoo, said that this initiative is designed to enhance the nutritional support for community members receiving healthcare services, particularly those on antiretroviral treatment (ART), while also fostering a sustainable and resilient community food system under the AHF's Food for Health (FFH) program.
The aeroponic garden system has more than 4 000 plants; very little maintenance is needed and it saves water, he said. He hopes to continue working with the clinic and see the community bear the fruits of their hard work. It would utilise recovered and recycled materials.
"This vertical system is not only space-efficient, but also capable of producing a significantly higher yield, with an output of 2 700 to 3 600 plant units per growing cycle. This efficiency makes a powerful tool in combating food insecurity, particularly in densely populated urban areas like Isipingo."
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