At #RHC2024, Dr Ndiviwe Mphothulo shed light on the complex battle against TB in rural areas, stressing the need for tailored interventions and community engagement. #TBinRural TBAC_sa Rural Doctors Association of Southern Africa Rural Health Conference Read more: rhap.org.za/2024/08/rural-…

Rural healthcare faces unique challenges-limited resources, lack of access, and gaps in mental health services. #RHC2024 emphasised that collaboration across sectors is key to overcoming these hurdles. #RuralHealth Read more: rhap.org.za/2024/08/strong…

MEDIA STATEMENT | The Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP) Welcomes the Signing of the Second Presidential Health Compact

🔍 Explore the Ubuntu 2024 Conference Program at a Glance! -Four Inspiring Keynotes -Interactive Workshops -Conference on the Move -Oral Presentations -Ubuntu Documentaries -And More! 📅 Make sure to check out the Program at a Glance: ow.ly/rfmx50QB9cE

LISTEN | Elvis Presslin spoke to RHAP Director Russell Rensburg following Acting President Paul Mashatile's address at the Union Buildings during the signing of the Second Presidential Health Compact. omny.fm/shows/first-ta…

WATCH | RHAP Director, Russell Rensburg reacts to Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi's and SIU head Adv. Andy Mothibi's briefing on the preliminary results of the high-profile investigation into medico-legal claims. youtube.com/watch?v=l_sMCI…

Rural Health Champion | Professor Nombulelo Magula has dedicated her career to improving healthcare for underserved communities. Her work in rural health, HIV, and COVID-19 showcases her commitment to health equity. #RuralHealth #WomensMonth Read more: bit.ly/4dWCIVL

Well done to our Head of Internal Medicine Division, Professor Nombulelo Magula! #WomenInScience #ukzn #InspiringGreatness

NEW REPORT | Stop Stockouts Project (SSP) in partnership with Ritshidze released a report 'Contraceptive Supply Chain: Stockouts and their Causes.' The report focuses on contraceptive stockouts in EC, KZN, and NW. SECTION27 Access report here: section27.org.za/downloads/Stop…

New report finds poor national procurement planning as the main cause of contraceptive shortages. At the provincial level, budget limits, manual systems, and poor stock management worsen the crisis. SECTION27 Ritshidze Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa Read more: bit.ly/47doU6v

Injectable contraception is the most consistently short in KZN,EC and NW . External condoms are the 2nd least accessible in KZN and Eastern Cape, while implants face shortages in the NW. #StopStockouts SECTION27 Ritshidze TAC Access report here: bit.ly/47doU6v

The report recommends that the government address incompatible and manual data information systems for payment, stock and ordering within, and between provinces. #StopStockouts SECTION27 Ritshidze Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa Read more: bit.ly/47doU6v

African Traditional Medicine Week serves as a reminder of the deep-rooted connection between communities and the natural world around them. #AfricanTraditionalMedicineWeek #RuralHealth Read more: bit.ly/3Xroght

Your oral health is a mirror reflecting your overall health. This #NationalOralHealthMonth, let's remember that taking care of our oral health is a commitment to a healthier future. Let’s prioritise our smiles and share the importance of oral health for a better tomorrow.

The backbone of community well-being is good healthcare, especially in rural areas where access can be limited. Good healthcare means early detection, timely treatment, and improved overall well-being. Let's continue to advocate for equitable access to healthcare in #Ruralareas.

As we continue to place #ruralhealth in the forefront, RHAP is excited to be attending the 2024 Ubuntu Conference from September 10-13, where we will be engaging in dynamic sessions, workshops, and presentations, and exploring networking opportunities. #Ubuntu2024

RHAP Director equitableaccess_russrensburg to deliver the Annual Steve Biko Bioethics Lecture on 'Lost to Follow Up: TB in South Africa – Translating the Obligation to Take Legal and Other Measures to Realise the Right to Health.' Register for the lecture here: bit.ly/4dSbFKU

ICYMI | Register for the Annual Steve Biko Bioethics Lecture, where equitableaccess_russrensburg will be presenting on 'Lost to Follow Up: TB in South Africa – Translating the Obligation to Take Legal and Other Measures to Realise the Right to Health.' Register here: bit.ly/4dSbFKU

The issues of early pregnancy and GBV are deeply intertwined. Celene Coleman and Hanifa Mahlangu argue for strategies that prioritise the empowerment of rural women through improved access to contraception and mental health services. RHAP Wits RHI spotlightnsp.co.za/2024/09/06/acc…

Access to contraception and mental healthcare services is a fundamental aspect of empowering women, particularly in rural areas where these services are often scarce. #RuralHealth Spotlight Read more: spotlightnsp.co.za/2024/09/06/acc…