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Primary healthcare

US exit put World Health Organization in crisis — it must become leaner, more agile and independent

Op-eds

US exit put World Health Organization in crisis — it must become leaner, more agile and independent

By Wilmot James, Ernesto Gozzer and Li Yang Hsu

NHI offers an opportunity to boost primary healthcare — we must seize it

South Africa

NHI offers an opportunity to boost primary healthcare — we must seize it

By Russell Rensburg for Spotlight

Universal health coverage a crucial step for healthcare equity, but tackling poverty is key

Op-eds

Universal health coverage a crucial step for healthcare equity, but tackling poverty is key

By Kaymarlin Govender and Damian Naidoo

More clinical associates are needed to transform healthcare in SA — we should support them

South Africa

More clinical associates are needed to transform healthcare in SA — we should support them

By Parimalaranie Yogeswaran

Suicide is a global emergency and the second-leading cause of death among our young people

South Africa

Suicide is a global emergency and the second-leading cause of death among our young people

By Stephan Rabie, John Joska and Morgan Watson

Stop Stockouts report shows dire shortage of contraceptives, lack of healthcare training

South Africa

Stop Stockouts report shows dire shortage of contraceptives, lack of healthcare training

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Acclaimed Zithulele sadly in danger of losing what made it great while patients are the biggest losers

South Africa

Acclaimed Zithulele sadly in danger of losing what made it great while patients are the biggest losers

By Estelle Ellis

Phelophepa train brings hope and health to Northern Cape

South Africa

Phelophepa train brings hope and health to Northern Cape

By Emille Hendricks

Not too late to help primary healthcare clinics detect signs of domestic violence

South Africa

Not too late to help primary healthcare clinics detect signs of domestic violence

By Lisa Vetten

Heal by numbers: We can fix mental healthcare by spending smart – but will the state buy in?

South Africa

Heal by numbers: We can fix mental healthcare by spending smart – but will the state buy in?

By Alicestine October for Spotlight

How are depression and bipolar disorder treated in the public sector?

South Africa

How are depression and bipolar disorder treated in the public sector?

By Elri Voigt

Survival of the fittest: Battle for help at Eastern Cape clinics

South Africa

Survival of the fittest: Battle for help at Eastern Cape clinics

By Estelle Ellis, Luvuyo Mehlwana and Zukiswa Pikoli