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New health appointments will help, but must be distributed to rural areas

The National Department of Health’s plans to hire an additional 1600 healthcare workers must be commended as a necessary step to ensure accessible healthcare becomes […]

RURAL HEALTH CHAMPIONS

Ordinary people in rural areas do extraordinary things

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

Budget takes steps in the right direction but we need more details Mr Finance Minister

22 February 2024 The Rural Health Advocacy Project acknowledges the efforts of Finance Minister EnochGodongwana in delivering his 2024 budget vote this week. As champions […]