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Thought leader: Can one size fit all? Family medicine training and rural healthcare (Prof. Ian Couper)
28 November 2011
In September 2003, the Medical and Dental Professions Board of the Health Professions Council took the decision regarding the future of family medicine in South Africa that, inter alia, “rural medicine should be seen as a specific discipline within the domain of family medicine, and comply with regulations developed for family medicine.” Therefore, rural medicine is seen to be part of family medicine. What are the implications of this view? Read full story
Where are all the local doctors?
28 November 2011
Despite having the resources to recruit both local-qualified and foreign-qualified medical professionals, the majority of AHP placements are non-South Africans. Why are more foreign-qualified doctors applying for placements than those who qualified locally? Read full story
Healthcare in Africa - conference
25 November 2011
Organised by Economist Conferences, Healthcare in Africa will bring together influential healthcare stakeholders from government, providers, suppliers and patient groups to confront and explore key issues around healthcare systems in Africa. You’ll be able to participate in interactive brainstorming sessions, hear cutting-edge case studies, and hear from a range of inspiring speakers. Read full story
Reforming healthcare in South Africa: what role for the private sector?
21 November 2011
South Africa faces a healthcare crisis consisting of a badly designed and managed public sector, and a private sector which serves its customers well, but at prices which only a small minority can afford. How can this be fixed? Read full story
