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Rural Health Advocacy Project

National Health Council funding of 1,650 health worker posts welcomed

South Africa

National Health Council funding of 1,650 health worker posts welcomed

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Godongwana’s Budget promises improved funding for the health sector — but is it enough?

South Africa

Godongwana’s Budget promises improved funding for the health sector — but is it enough?

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

TAC activists celebrate 25 years of victories, but declare that HIV fight is still not over

South Africa

TAC activists celebrate 25 years of victories, but declare that HIV fight is still not over

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Rural healthcare — a constant struggle against heavy odds

South Africa

Rural healthcare — a constant struggle against heavy odds

By Phemelo Khaas

Protecting rural health must be a priority in times of economic turmoil - new report

South Africa

Protecting rural health must be a priority in times of economic turmoil - new report

By Estelle Ellis

Report finds some improvement at Mpumalanga clinics, but serious challenges remain

South Africa

Report finds some improvement at Mpumalanga clinics, but serious challenges remain

By Nthusang Lefafa

South Africa’s ageing nurses: A looming healthcare crisis

South Africa

South Africa’s ageing nurses: A looming healthcare crisis

By Elna Schütz for Spotlight

Young women face agonising barriers to accessing abortion in rural areas

South Africa

Young women face agonising barriers to accessing abortion in rural areas

By Tiyese Jeranji for Spotlight

Are clinic committees an overlooked but vital missing link in SA’s Covid-19 response?

South Africa

Are clinic committees an overlooked but vital missing link in SA’s Covid-19 response?

By Tiyese Jeranji for Spotlight

Reflections on the future of nursing in South Africa

South Africa

Reflections on the future of nursing in South Africa

By Laetitia Rispel for Spotlight

Healthcare workers' – often unheard – plea for government help

South Africa

Healthcare workers' – often unheard – plea for government help

By Tiyese Jeranji for Spotlight

Communities urged to take charge of Covid-19 prevention strategies as ‘brakes come off pandemic’

South Africa

Communities urged to take charge of Covid-19 prevention strategies as ‘brakes come off pandemic’

By Estelle Ellis