Ten ways South Africa can step-up care for its healthcare workers: A nurse demonstrates how to perform a swab test in Johannesburg, South Africa. Michele Spatari / AFP via Getty ImagesSouth Africa’s health system has a longstanding problem: a severe shortage of medical staff. The World Bank estimates that South Africa has only 0.9 medical doctors for every 1,000 people compared … [Read more...] about Ten ways South Africa can step-up care for its healthcare workers | The Conversation
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Why people don’t get emergency medical care in time: a study in South Africa | The Conversation
Why people don't get emergency medical care in time: a study in South Africa: Queue of seated outpatients, waiting patiently inside Provincial Hospital corridor in Port Elizabeth ShutterstockMany medical conditions, such as serious injuries, sepsis and heart attacks, need high quality emergency care quickly – or the patient may die. These time-critical conditions cause around … [Read more...] about Why people don’t get emergency medical care in time: a study in South Africa | The Conversation
Coronavirus pandemic holds lessons for South Africa’s universal health care plans | The Conversation
Coronavirus pandemic holds lessons for South Africa's universal health care plans: A healthcare worker collecting a swab for a COVID-19 test from a community member. AFP via Getty ImagesThe National Health Insurance (NHI) has become an idealistic concept known as “imaginary”. It’s become the idea onto which all South Africa’s aspirations for healthcare have been projected. The … [Read more...] about Coronavirus pandemic holds lessons for South Africa’s universal health care plans | The Conversation
Precautionary Covid-19 testing completed at Adcock Ingram critical care manufacturing facility
Precautionary Covid-19 testing completed at Adcock Ingram critical care manufacturing facility: Johannesburg - Pharmaceutical manufacturer Adcock Ingram will reopen its critical care manufacturing facility in Midrand in Johannesburg this week after the completion of an intensive deep-clean of the plant and testing of employees for the coronavirus (Covid-19), the company said on … [Read more...] about Precautionary Covid-19 testing completed at Adcock Ingram critical care manufacturing facility
Africa can’t let maternity care slide during the coronavirus pandemic | The Conversation
Africa can't let maternity care slide during the coronavirus pandemic: This pandemic could have adverse effects on pregnant women. GettyImagesAmid global commitments to defeat, or at least minimise, the pervasive effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on the African continent remains unclear. African governments have moved quickly to mobilise resources and strengthen … [Read more...] about Africa can’t let maternity care slide during the coronavirus pandemic | The Conversation
