Rural Doctors Association of Southern Africa (@doctors_rural) 's Twitter Profile
Rural Doctors Association of Southern Africa

@doctors_rural

RuDASA is committed to the provision of the best possible quality healthcare in rural and remote health to serve, to protect our patients & one another

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Rural healthcare workers face tough conditions that make it harder to deliver quality care. These challenges are made worse by social and cultural barriers, including language differences, limited access to training, and minimal community support. READ: rhap.org.za/2023/05/unsung…

Rural healthcare workers face tough conditions that make it harder to deliver quality care. These challenges are made worse by social and cultural barriers, including language differences, limited access to training, and minimal community support.

READ: rhap.org.za/2023/05/unsung…
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In our nursing report, RHAP called for nurses, who have to do community service to be strategically placed to fill critical gaps in the healthcare system. To find out more about the nursing challenges in rural communities, read our full report here: bit.ly/44RLsYZ

In our nursing report, RHAP called for nurses, who have to do community service to be strategically placed to fill critical gaps in the healthcare system. 
To find out more about the nursing challenges in rural communities, read our full report here: bit.ly/44RLsYZ
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In rural areas, access to quality healthcare can be a struggle. Limited facilities and long distances make getting medical care a challenge for many. RHAP calls for better quality healthcare in #ruralareas. SECTION27 Health-e News National Department of Health TBAC_sa Rural Doctors Association of Southern Africa Health Systems Trust

In rural areas, access to quality healthcare can be a struggle. Limited facilities and long distances make getting medical care a challenge for many. RHAP calls for better quality healthcare in #ruralareas. <a href="/SECTION27news/">SECTION27</a> <a href="/HealtheNews/">Health-e News</a> <a href="/HealthZA/">National Department of Health</a> <a href="/TBAC_sa/">TBAC_sa</a> <a href="/doctors_rural/">Rural Doctors Association of Southern Africa</a> <a href="/HST_health/">Health Systems Trust</a>
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Rural Doctor of the Year 2025 Nominate a doctor who has made a significant contribution towards rural health service in the past year. Read about previous winners here: rudasa.org.za/articles Nominate here: forms.gle/kAaZ46yDkNT7e8… #rudasa #ruraldoctoroftheyear #unsungheroes

Rural Doctor of the Year 2025
Nominate  a doctor who has made a significant contribution towards rural health service in the past year. Read about previous winners here: rudasa.org.za/articles
Nominate  here: forms.gle/kAaZ46yDkNT7e8…
#rudasa #ruraldoctoroftheyear #unsungheroes
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This #YouthMonth, behind the celebrations lies a harsh truth, rural youth still face daily barriers to healthcare. Our latest policy brief reveals nearly 1 in 4 girls in SA fall pregnant before 20, many without access to youth-friendly services. Read more: rhap.org.za/2025/06/behind…

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Patients at several Gauteng public hospitals in have raised concerns about freezing wards and a lack of hot water. According to Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, critical equipment such as boilers, chillers, heat pumps, and air conditioners are outdated and have not been

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We’re thrilled to announce that Janine Simon-Meyer will be one of the featured speakers at the Databridge360° Online Launch! Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b497feea… #Databridge360 #HealthSystemsTrust #PublicHealth #ExpertVoices

We’re thrilled to announce that Janine Simon-Meyer will be one of the featured speakers at the Databridge360° Online Launch!

Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b497feea…

#Databridge360 #HealthSystemsTrust #PublicHealth #ExpertVoices
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The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is currently hiring for multiple positions. Applications are open until 24 June 2025. To learn more and submit your application, please visit: nicd.ac.za/vacancies/.

The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is currently hiring for multiple positions.

Applications are open until 24 June 2025.

To learn more and submit your application, please visit: nicd.ac.za/vacancies/.
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A recent study found that 69.1% of adolescent girls didn’t know where to access SRH services. Among those who did, more than half said their questions weren’t fully answered during consultations. #YouthMonth Soul City Institute for Social Justice Read more on our policy brief: rhap.org.za/wp-content/upl…

A recent study found that 69.1% of adolescent girls didn’t know where to access SRH services. Among those who did, more than half said their questions weren’t fully answered during consultations. #YouthMonth <a href="/SoulCity_SA/">Soul City Institute for Social Justice</a> 

Read more on our policy brief: rhap.org.za/wp-content/upl…
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Ntando Yola joined the Africa Region Summit on HIV Prevention Trials by the Forum for Collaborative Research & Wits RHI. As a Steering Committee member, he advocated for ethical, inclusive designs rooted in African leadership, GPP, and science that protects choice and rights.

Ntando Yola joined the Africa Region Summit on HIV Prevention Trials by the Forum for Collaborative Research &amp; Wits RHI. As a Steering Committee member, he advocated for ethical, inclusive designs rooted in African leadership, GPP, and science that protects choice and rights.
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Don’t miss your chance to join #woncaworld2025 in Lisbon at a discounted rate. Register by 25 June 2025 to secure your spot and save! Connect with family doctors worldwide, learn from expert sessions, and get inspired. WONCA WONCA Europe APMGF woncaworld2025.org/registration

Don’t miss your chance to join #woncaworld2025 in Lisbon at a discounted rate.
Register by 25 June 2025 to secure your spot and save!
Connect with family doctors worldwide, learn from expert sessions, and get inspired.  <a href="/WoncaWorld/">WONCA</a> <a href="/WoncaEurope/">WONCA Europe</a> <a href="/apmgf/">APMGF</a> 
woncaworld2025.org/registration
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#Insidethebox | It is easy to claim to be “following the scientific evidence”, but what does it mean to actually do so? In his latest column, Dr Andy Gray considers how evidence-based health policy and guidelines can and should be made. spotlightnsp.co.za/2025/06/18/ins…

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📢Big step for paediatric HIV care! #IMPAACT2019 shows dispersible ABC/DTG/3TC is safe & effective for kids under 12 through 48 weeks. Simple. Powerful. Child-friendly. bit.ly/45q8FnT #CaughtAtWitsRHI #PediatricHIV #HIVCare #WitsRHI

📢Big step for paediatric HIV care! #IMPAACT2019 shows dispersible ABC/DTG/3TC is safe &amp; effective for kids under 12 through 48 weeks. Simple. Powerful. Child-friendly. bit.ly/45q8FnT
#CaughtAtWitsRHI #PediatricHIV #HIVCare #WitsRHI
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In 2022, 40% of public clinics in SA experienced contraceptive stockouts. Of these, 76.3% had no injectable contraceptives, the most preferred option among teens. Stockouts often result in method-switching, side effects, or complete discontinuation. Read: rhap.org.za/wp-content/upl…

In 2022, 40% of public clinics in SA experienced contraceptive stockouts. Of these, 76.3% had no injectable contraceptives, the most preferred option among teens. Stockouts often result in method-switching, side effects, or complete discontinuation. 
Read: rhap.org.za/wp-content/upl…
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Welcome to the Trauma Centre at Groote Schuur Hospital for joining the Vula family! Would you like to streamline referrals in your department with Vula Medical ? Click here to join Vula: lnkd.in/d3G-EWVG #referrals #westerncape #trauma #healthcare #healthworkers

Welcome to the Trauma Centre at Groote Schuur Hospital for joining the Vula family!

Would you like to streamline referrals in your department with <a href="/VulaMedical/">Vula Medical</a> ? Click here to join Vula: lnkd.in/d3G-EWVG

#referrals
#westerncape
#trauma
#healthcare
#healthworkers
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The FDA has approved lenacapavir as a twice-yearly injectable PrEP to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV in adults and adolescents (≥35kg). A big step for prevention. #HIVPrevention #PrEP #Lenacapavir #HealthEquity bit.ly/405V5m0

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RAMP Monthly webinar 9th Jul 18.00 This webinar will take a family physician approach to patients with Major Depressive Disorder or Bipolar Disorder, with significant mood changes that may require admission to a district hospital. #RuDASA #RAMP2025 #ruraldoctors #mentalhealth

RAMP Monthly webinar 9th Jul 18.00 
This webinar will take a family physician approach to patients with Major Depressive Disorder or Bipolar Disorder,  with significant mood changes that may require admission to a district hospital.  
#RuDASA #RAMP2025 #ruraldoctors #mentalhealth