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Can Community Health Workers Bridge the Gap Between Migrant Populations and South Africa’s Public Health Services?

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CHWs and Migrant Access to Public Health in South Africa Overcoming Language, Cultural, and Trust Barriers Opening: A Clinic Scene in Gauteng On a sweltering summer morning at a primary healthcare clinic in Gauteng, Amina arrives with her two young children. She has travelled from a nearby informal settlement where she works long hours cleaning […]

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Traditional Medicine Practices vs. Biomedical Healthcare: Health-Seeking Patterns of Malawian Migrants in Limpopo

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Traditional Medicine vs. Biomedical Healthcare: Health-Seeking Patterns of Malawian Migrants in Limpopo Understanding the Health-Seeking Landscape Malawian migrants in Limpopo navigate complex healthcare options. For instance, a 2023 survey found that over 60% rely on traditional healers annually, while 45% access public clinics. Consequently, migrants often alternate between systems depending on illness severity and accessibility.

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