Patient deaths show South Africa's care for the mentally ill is in disarray: Emanuele Mazzoni Photo / Shutterstock,A report in South Africa detailing the death of 94 people with mental health disorders who were moved from the Life Esidemeni Hospital and placed in inadequate facilities has sparked outrage and led to Qedani Mahlangu stepping down as … [Read more...] about Patient deaths show South Africa’s care for the mentally ill is in disarray | The Conversation
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How Kenya can ensure adequate health care for its older people | The Conversation
How Kenya can ensure adequate health care for its older people: Kenya needs to pass laws to provide for the healthcare needs of its ageing population ShutterstockGrowing old is a life course that attracts different cultural attitudes across the world. In Kenya, an emerging area of health has set the pace for discussions on how to care for an ageing population. Health + Medicine … [Read more...] about How Kenya can ensure adequate health care for its older people | The Conversation
British physiotherapist providing care in Sierra Leone honoured by UK PM: Anna Vines receives ‘Point of Light’ Award
British physiotherapist providing care in Sierra Leone honoured by UK PM: Anna Vines receives 'Point of Light' Award: A British physiotherapist supporting the development of physiotherapy in Sierra Leone has been named a Point of Light by Prime Minister Theresa May. Anna Vines first came to the country, which has been deeply affected by Civil War, disease and malnutrition, … [Read more...] about British physiotherapist providing care in Sierra Leone honoured by UK PM: Anna Vines receives ‘Point of Light’ Award
Moving Toward Universal Health Care Coverage: Exploring Policy Trends in Countries Rich and Poor
Moving Toward Universal Health Care Coverage: Exploring Policy Trends in Countries Rich and Poor: Princeton, NJ -December 19, 2016-The International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research announced today the publication of a series of articles exploring trends in policy and methods regarding the country-specific provision of universal health care coverage. This … [Read more...] about Moving Toward Universal Health Care Coverage: Exploring Policy Trends in Countries Rich and Poor
“Implementation Science” Bolsters Egyptian Health Care
“Implementation Science” Bolsters Egyptian Health Care: Medical researchers from the Middle East and North Africa region are meeting in Cairo on December 5-7 to study “Implementation Science,” which is a field that brings evidence from biomedical and healthcare research into public health practice and policy. Their goal is to improve public health by bridging … [Read more...] about “Implementation Science” Bolsters Egyptian Health Care
