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How Does Egypt’s Migration Governance Balance Security Concerns Better Than South Africa’s Approach?

How Egypt’s Migration Governance Balances Security Concerns Introduction: Two Countries, Two Realities In 2023, Amira, a 25-year-old Sudanese refugee in Cairo, received prenatal care at a public hospital without being asked for papers or upfront fees. In Johannesburg, Tendai, a Zimbabwean migrant in a similar situation, was turned away from three public clinics before finding […]

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The Role of Temporary Work Permits in Facilitating Skilled Migration to South Africa: Health Policy Implications and Opportunities

 Skilled Migration and Health Policy in South Africa A Critical Juncture: When Policy Meets Public Health Need In October 2024, Dr. Amara Okafor, a Nigerian cardiologist with fifteen years of experience, finally received her Critical Skills Work Visa after an eighteen-month application process. Her journey to practice medicine in Johannesburg exemplifies both the promise and

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