Why South Africa's plans for universal healthcare are pie in the sky: South Africa has a skewed healthcare system with an under-funded public sector and an expensive private sector. ShutterstockPerformance in South Africa’s two tier health system – the public and the private – has been worsening for some time. Politicians have attempted to attribute the decline in the public … [Read more...] about Why South Africa’s plans for universal healthcare are pie in the sky | The Conversation
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South Africa’s healthcare system can’t afford to ignore migration | The Conversation
South Africa's healthcare system can't afford to ignore migration: Musina, a border town in South Africa's Limpopo province. ShutterstockReflecting global trends, most migration in South Africa is internal – people moving between the country’s different provinces. South Africa is also home to a much smaller population of foreign-born migrants, mostly from countries that … [Read more...] about South Africa’s healthcare system can’t afford to ignore migration | The Conversation
Why “young invincibles” shouldn’t neglect healthcare cover
Why “young invincibles” shouldn’t neglect healthcare cover: Health Squared Medical Scheme spokesperson Bianca Viljoen Photo: Health Squared In recent years, the proportion of younger members on medical schemes has declined in South Africa. While many young people may feel that they have no need to invest in healthcare cover because they are currently in good health, this … [Read more...] about Why “young invincibles” shouldn’t neglect healthcare cover
Johannesburg Women Empowered with a New Healthcare Centre
Johannesburg Women Empowered with a New Healthcare Centre: Johannesburg Women Empowered with a New Healthcare Centre: Marie Stopes South Africa launched their newly refurbished women’s healthcare centre at Ghandi Square in Central Johannesburg with the aim of empowering women with the freedom to have children by choice, not chance. To open the launch event, Marie Stopes staff … [Read more...] about Johannesburg Women Empowered with a New Healthcare Centre
Johannesburg gets ready for 4th Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa
Johannesburg gets ready for 4th Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa: Johannesburg gets ready for 4th Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa: JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, August 21, 2018 / EINPresswire.com / — The 4th Annual Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa is scheduled for 17-18 October 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. The … [Read more...] about Johannesburg gets ready for 4th Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa
