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South Africa’s health system at a crossroads as experts call for health taxes, prevention and stronger district care

South Africa’s health system is under growing pressure and civil society says the country must rethink how it funds and delivers care before the cracks […]

RURAL HEALTH CHAMPIONS

Ordinary people in rural areas do extraordinary things

RHAP commemorated Youth Month, on Thursday the 4th of July 2024

At the webinar, RHAP launched the ‘Rural Realities: Navigating Early Pregnancy in Vulnerable Communities’ policy brief and host discussions on creating adolescent-friendly services, the issue […]

Join RHAP in commemorating Youth Month, on Thursday the 4th of July 2024

Early pregnancy and birth rates have been increasing in South Africa over the last few years. This disproportionality affects adolescent girls in rural areas. It […]

How health apps can make sure more young people get screened for TB

By: Palesa Chidi We live in a world where many people do everything on their cellphones, using apps: banking, social media, entertainment, netflix, uber … […]

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. […]

Eastern Cape Outreach

RHAP's April 2024 Eastern Cape outreach, enhancing rural health through collaboration and advocacy