July 19, 2023
South Africa: In-Depth - How Big a Problem Is TB in SA's Schools?
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 304 000 people in South Africa fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) in 2021. Since only a fraction of people who breathe in TB… Read more »
July 20, 2023
South Africa: Going Viral - Dr Chivaugn Gordon On Medical School With a Difference
With humour and wearing an occasional wig, Dr Chivaugn Gordon teaches medical students about serious women's health issues. During hard lockdown she delighted students at the… Read more »
October 07, 2022
South Africa: How to Help New Nurses Bridge the Gap From Theory to Practice
In South Africa, newly qualified professional nurses often face great difficulties when entering clinical practice after completion of their studies. The transition from theory to… Read more »
September 21, 2022
South Africa: In-Depth - What Is Behind the Eastern Cape's Nurse Training Crisis?
Lecturers who are doing administrative work instead of teaching, some nursing student accommodation that was found uninhabitable, frequent break-ins at some campuses, an exodus of… Read more »