South Africa's universal health care plan falls short of fixing an ailing system: A patient collects her medication at a clinic in Khayelitsha, South Africa. MSF/Sydelle WIllow SmithSouth Africa’s Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has finally gazetted the bill detailing an ambitious plan to roll out universal health care in the country through a National Health Insurance. The … [Read more...] about South Africa’s universal health care plan falls short of fixing an ailing system | The Conversation
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WC Health Dept to upgrade Tygerberg Hospital
WC Health Dept to upgrade Tygerberg Hospital: WC Health Dept to upgrade Tygerberg Hospital: Officials say the upgrades will be split into two parts; one for the academic hospital and the other to assist in erecting a new regional hospital. Calm returns to Dunoon following protest: Authorities say tyres were set alight by protesting residents along the N7 highway. Climate Change … [Read more...] about WC Health Dept to upgrade Tygerberg Hospital
Union: Aaron Motsoaledi downplaying crisis in health sector
Union: Aaron Motsoaledi downplaying crisis in health sector: Union: Aaron Motsoaledi downplaying crisis in health sector: Malegapuru Makgoba has called for a national health indaba to prevent the total collapse of the national Health Department. Let police investigate Ennerdale school shooting, says Gauteng Education Dept: The 16-year-old boy was shot shortly after returning … [Read more...] about Union: Aaron Motsoaledi downplaying crisis in health sector
SA News: People’s Health Movement withdraws from Nehawu
People’s Health Movement withdraws from Nehawu: The People’s Health Movement South Africa (PHMSA) has withdrawn its membership from the National Health Education and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) health subcommittee. This comes after the union did not condemn violent protests at hospitals in North ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Ex-boyfriend, 19, 'strangles his … [Read more...] about SA News: People’s Health Movement withdraws from Nehawu
South Africa’s effort to improve child health is having teething problems | The Conversation
South Africa's effort to improve child health is having teething problems: Caregivers need to be educated on the importance of routine nutrition screening and interventions. ShutterstockUnderstanding children’s nutritional status is important. Globally, nearly half of all deaths in children under five are caused by malnutrition. This is due to a lack of sufficient and … [Read more...] about South Africa’s effort to improve child health is having teething problems | The Conversation
