South Africa needs to spend more on healthcare to achieve universal cover It comes as the South African government releases its universal health coverage policy to ensure equitable, accessible and affordable healthcare: the National Health Insurance White Paper. Although the goal of universal health coverage has been a ... Read more on eNCA Culture war over South … [Read more...] about South Africa needs to spend more on healthcare to achieve universal cover – SA in the News
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South Africa needs to spend more on healthcare to achieve universal cover | The Conversation
A nurse weighs a baby at a clinic in Johannesburg. South Africa has released its policy document to implement its universal health coverage plan. Reuters/Antony KaminjuFor the second time the world is celebrating Universal Health Coverage Day. It comes as the South African government releases its universal health coverage policy to ensure equitable, accessible and affordable … [Read more...] about South Africa needs to spend more on healthcare to achieve universal cover | The Conversation
Thalidomide is making a comeback: what Africa needs to do to prepare | The Conversation
Thalidomide has a long and controversial history across the globe. suppliedSouth African medical scientists have recently hailed thalidomide as a possible “wonder drug” in treating children with TB meningitis. This is an infection of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord which people who are HIV-postive or have a weakened immune system or drink alcohol in excess are … [Read more...] about Thalidomide is making a comeback: what Africa needs to do to prepare | The Conversation
Why South Africa needs the US for its agricultural trade | The Conversation
The dispute between South Africa and the US over poultry products could harm relations between the two countries. ShutterstockRelations between the US and South Africa have hit another low in a series of trade disputes that go as far back as 2003. While strengthening its relations with other countries, the US has threatened to suspend South Africa from its preferential trade … [Read more...] about Why South Africa needs the US for its agricultural trade | The Conversation
India is helping Mozambique meet its energy needs – in good ways and bad | The Conversation
India is deepening its ties with Africa. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India-Africa summit in New Delhi. Reuters/Adnan AbidiLike many African countries, Mozambique faces extractive ventures that exploit its natural resources. Previously they came from the global north, but they increasingly originate from new players in the global economy such as Brazil, … [Read more...] about India is helping Mozambique meet its energy needs – in good ways and bad | The Conversation
