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How Does African Migration Affect South Africa’s Urban Landscapes?

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The Urban Health Emergency Unfolding in Real Time In the bustling township of Alexandra, Johannesburg, Dr. Sarah Mthembu witnessed firsthand the strain migration places on urban health systems. With Africa experiencing a 25-percent growth in intra-continental migrants over the last decade—from 12 million in 2015 to 15 million in 2024, her clinic now serves triple […]

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