In this submission to SANAC, we identify critical gaps in the draft NSP and its treatment of rural contexts and communities. While many of the interventions aimed at targeting key and vulnerable populations will undoubtedly benefit rural communities, it is important to understand rural contexts do differ from urban contexts in key ways. Rural f ...
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In this recently published research in the Rural and Remote Health Journal, De Kock and Pillay report a “a distressing shortage of Mental Health Nurses (MHNs) in South Africa’s rural public areas. Only 62 (38.7%) of the 160 facilities employ MHNs, a total of 116 MHNs. These MHNs serve an estimated population of more than 17 million people ...
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In this WHO publication, Prof Wong argues that the real challenge in achieving Universal Health Coverage is the delivery of services to those who are hardest to reach. “Without a focus on reach, resources will be wasted and the number of preventable and treatable illnesses will remain high.” Unpacking the example of Brazil’s ...
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Jul 19, 2016
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The National Health Assembly, held at the University of the Western Cape from 24 – 26 June brought together organisations and individuals from all provinces in South Africa and beyond. The NHA participants identified the following issues around health and health care provision in South Africa: the need for community participation including heal ...
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This useful overview was developed by RuRESA. Referring from a clinic: Early detection of babies and young children at risk of disability is vital to prevent lifelong problems. Complete the Road to Health Booklet fully and refer children who have any delayed development or “At risk” signs. Anyone with chronic illness or disability effecting abi ...
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May 23, 2016
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RHAP Press Statement 25 February 2016 2016 Budget Speech Provides Commitment and Guidance on the Protection of Critical Health Posts Following our repeated calls[1] for the protection of critical health posts, the Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP) welcomes the clear message sent by the Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan in his Budget Speech ...
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This SAHR Chapter (2014/15) by Kate Sherry demonstrates how primary health care re-engineering can serve as a vehicle for making health care accessible to people with disabilities, preventing disability through early intervention, and making rehabilitation services available and accessible to all. ...
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