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Media: Rural Health Champions

Championing cancer advocacy in rural South Africa: CANSA’S Zodwa Sithole on advocacy, challenges, and hope

Breast cancer affects thousands of South Africans every year, yet rural communities often face the greatest barriers in accessing life-saving information, screening, and care. In […]

Championing Rural Oral Health: Bulela Vava’s unwavering commitment to oral healthcare in rural communities

By: Palesa Chidi For many rural residents, dental care is a distant luxury, with clinics often far away, over rough roads with limited transport. But […]

Celebrating women in healthcare: Professor Nombulelo Magula, a champion for Health

By: Palesa Chidi As we celebrate Women’s Month, we honour the incredible achievements of women who have made remarkable contributions to various fields. One such […]

Championing rural wellness: Jabulile Ndlovu’s journey in Occupational Therapy

By: Palesa Chidi In the corners of rural KwaZulu-Natal, where resources are scarce and challenges are abundant, Jabulile Ndlovu stands as a beacon of hope […]

RURAL HEALTH CHAMPION: tackling TB one patient at a time

By: Palesa Chidi For doctors working in South Africa’s rural areas, TB remains a significant challenge. Aside from the immense geographical barriers, which means that […]

From Passion to Purpose: Lungi Gamede’s Journey as a nurse

By: Palesa Chidi Nurses are the unsung heroes of rural communities, where access to healthcare can be limited and the challenges they face are unique. […]