Midlevel workers: Africa's unsung health heroes need more support: Rural healthcare services are best supported by midlevel workers. ShutterstockMidlevel health workers can play an important role in addressing shortages of health professionals and improving access to care. This is especially true in low and middle-income countries. These workers fill a niche between community … [Read more...] about Midlevel workers: Africa’s unsung health heroes need more support | The Conversation
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Rebuilding health systems from the bottom up: a South African case study | The Conversation
Rebuilding health systems from the bottom up: a South African case study: A community care worker providing treatment to a TB patient at her home. Wikkicommons/Stherere23The recent publication of the National Health Insurance Bill in South Africa has provoked vigorous debate. Many question whether the proposed reforms contained in the Bill offer meaningful solutions to the … [Read more...] about Rebuilding health systems from the bottom up: a South African case study | The Conversation
Ebola in the Congo: a forgotten conflict became a danger to world health | The Conversation
Ebola in the Congo: a forgotten conflict became a danger to world health: Congolese National Army solider escorts health workers to the grave of an Ebola victim, in Beni, North Kivu province EPA-EFE/HUGH KINSELLA CUNNINGHAMThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola epidemic as a “public health emergency of international … [Read more...] about Ebola in the Congo: a forgotten conflict became a danger to world health | The Conversation
Global health still mimics colonial ways: here’s how to break the pattern | The Conversation
Global health still mimics colonial ways: here's how to break the pattern: High income country trainees and experts must learn to listen and be humble ShutterstockImagine this scenario. A couple of newly minted Master of Public Health graduates from an African university, say in Rwanda, land in Washington DC for a 2-week visit. They visit a few hospitals, speak to a few health … [Read more...] about Global health still mimics colonial ways: here’s how to break the pattern | The Conversation
SA News: Women’s Month shines spotlight on reproductive health rights
Women’s Month shines spotlight on reproductive health rights: Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize says as South Africa marks Women’s Month, it is important to promote the rights of women to equality. Mkhize says his department is working to promote the rights of ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Pitso Mosimane insists on local coach for Bafana job: ‘Give Gav a … [Read more...] about SA News: Women’s Month shines spotlight on reproductive health rights
