As Chair of the Health Systems Trust Research committee, I had the great pleasure of doing the opening address at the launch of the South African Health Review. Congratulations to the amazing team on the amazing work. With the Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla, DVC @MoshabelaMosa
A researcher at the Health Systems Trust, Noluthando Ndlovu, says eating healthy in South Africa is more difficult than it seems. Ndlovu was speaking on #NewsLink. #DStv403#eNCA
Trouble with the donning and doffing of PPE? Dr Lilishia Gounder, Virologist @nhls_sa, @UKZN and @UKZNCHS recommends the HAM&EGG pneumonic for donning:
'H' Hand washing
'A' Apron
'M' Mask
'EG' Eye Goggles
'G' Gloves
In that order... HAM&EGG #StaySafeAtHome#COVID19SouthAfrica
We are celebrating the medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in healthcare and patient advocacy. We would like to thank these professionals for their dedication and service, especially during this time of need. #ThankYou
Wishing all health care workers strength and courage during these difficult times. Thank you for all you do for us! #WorldHealthDay#Coronavirus#COVID19
😷 What you need to know about using masks ➡️ 1. N95 respirators and medical masks should be kept for healthcare workers only; 2. Well made cloth masks may offer extra protection if used correctly, but you must still follow the 5 Golden Rules of good hygiene.⬇️ #StopTheSpread
Zine, a nurse, is site manager for the TB Incidence Study, part of the TREATS project in Cape Town. She is one of thousands of nurses & midwives worldwide working hard to #EndTB & HIV, &, fight #COVID19. On #WorldHealthDay & every day we thank them 👏👏#SupportNursesandMidwives
March is TB Awareness Month and as an organisation @HST_Health is contributing to the efforts to #EndTB. One of the ways we are doing so is through the #TREATS project. Read about the project's progress here: https://t.co/yV38XD4sEp
HST @HST_health, together with the TREATS consortium and the @LSHTM, offered a Masters Fellowship to a promising young statistician who is now pursuing a Masters degree in medical statistics at the LSHTM. Meet Jacob Busang – SA's TREATS TEG Fellow 2019:
https://t.co/18FTpQmKwd
JUST RELEASED: South African Health Review 2019
The Editorial Team of the South African Health Review (#SAHR) is delighted to announce that the 2019 edition has been released and is available for download via the @HST_health website: https://t.co/AvW5LHSV2I
#UHC#SAHR2019
[EXCLUSIVE] Diane McIntyre writes for us in this extract from her latest chapter on the National Health Insurance via @HST_health. #NHI https://t.co/JcnVm6yQV5
“Allowance for adaptability to the local context, and capacity is vital” @lindanmdl shares key lessons from work on GP contracting at the #UHCdialogue Lesson for #NHI
= Contracting is not a simple solution for broader HR system challenges @CHESAIhpsr@SOPHUWC@Bhekisisa_MG
A reminder that we are still looking for a WRITING COACH to support three first time authors with writing skills training and on-going coaching, in the run up to publication of the #SAHR2019.
Do you think you're a candidate?
Read more here: https://t.co/luyG6xSOAL