iAfrica 2 months ago 3 min read
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that a country with fewer than 23 doctors per 10 000 citizens would be insufficient to achieve coverage of primary healthcare needs
1. However, WHO’s latest data reveals that South Africa has 9 medical doctors per 10 000 citizens
2. To deal with this shortage, it is crucial to empower nurses and introduce increased para-skilling within the healthcare system.
According to Rhulani Nhlaniki, Country Manager at Pfizer South Africa, it is for this reason that Pfizer joined forces with Unjani Clinics – a network of clinics that provide quality, affordable and accessible primary healthcare to underserved communities in South Africa. This is done via a three-pronged approach:
The Unjani clinic in KwaMashu is an example of this cost-effective and expanding model (Unjani Clinics)
Merck Pharmaceuticals subsidiary MSD announces grant that will see the Unjani Clinics group hire more staff in their For Mothers Initiative.
A global company has stepped in to support the local black women-owned Unjani Clinics with a R11.7 million investment.
The Merck pharmaceuticals subsidiary Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) has decided to invest in the clinics where the demand for treatment is the most critical. Based in New Jersey in the United States of America, the company specialises in treating oncology, vaccines and cardio-metabolic diseases