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Spotlight on non-communicable diseases
17 May 2012
36 million people died in 2008 due to non-communicable diseases. Non-communicable diseases currently cause almost two thirds of all deaths worldwide. In South Africa non-communicable diseases are part of the country’s quadruple burden of disease. Read full story
Delivering the rainbow nation - Dr Sabrina O'Dwyer (blog)
16 May 2012
Midway through specialist training in London as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, I decided I would take a year out of programme to work in Cape Town, South Africa. This blog charts my adventure in the world of Obstetrics in the Western Cape, as well as my experiences living and exploring Southern Africa with my husband and 2 daughters under 4 years of age. Read full story
SAMA outraged at non-payment of Eastern Cape doctors
14 May 2012
Press release: The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has expressed outrage at the Eastern Cape’s Health Department’s failure to pay many of its doctors since December. Read full story
Discovery helps Africa Health Placements to make a difference in the southern African healthcare system
11 May 2012
This article featured in Discovery Health's weekly newsletter (number 494) on the 10th of May 2012. Discovery is one of AHP's donors. Read full story
