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Civil society organisations provide budget inputs to parliament

Civil society organisations are sounding the alarm over South Africa’s underfunded public health system, warning that continued neglect is threatening years of progress in reducing […]

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Behind youth month celebrations, rural youth face a daily struggle for healthcare

As South Africa commemorates youth month, the stark realities of rural health inequality demand urgent attention. Behind the celebrations and historical reflections lies a painful […]

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Collaborative action is needed to support teenage mothers in vulnerable communities 

For young mothers to finish their high school education, further themselves and be able to provide for themselves and their babies, they need support that […]

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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 […]

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Fighting stigma and strengthening TB treatment in Ehlanzeni district, Mpumalanga 

By: Palesa Chidi Tuberculosis (TB) remains a formidable public health challenge in South Africa, particularly in rural districts like Ehlanzeni in Mpumalanga. Despite TB being […]

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The long road to care: accessing reproductive health in rural South Africa 

By: Palesa Chidi, Celene Coleman, and Hanifa Mahlangu   “When the weather was bad, it was impossible to go to the clinic. Even when I made […]

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