HEALTH POLICY OP-ED: World Bank calls for investment in health workforce if SA serious about caring for its people

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South Africa has an unprecedented opportunity to significantly improve population health in our lifetime. Seizing it will depend on comprehensive health systems and a strong health workforce.

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The academic performance of health schools in South Africa should be evaluated to allocate funding. Regular independent analysis of academic programmes would make it possible to identify schools that need targeted support to improve their quality while also rewarding those that perform well.The health workforce planning process should consider future trends and constraints.

The lack of jobs in South Africa leads many health professionals to seek opportunities abroad. Since 2002, South Africa has experienced a net loss of physicians to OECD countries, reaching about 14,000 in 2010. By 2014, this number had dropped to aboutThese high emigration rates represent a loss of return on the government’s investments in medical education.

An enabling environment and better understanding of technology can broaden telemedicine acceptance among the population. Nurses will need to learn how to conduct telemedicine visits from home or from Business tax forms could also be used to capture data from private sector providers. Better data will enable regular monitoring and analysis of the sector to inform policy decisions.The study recommends greater collaboration with the private sector and other countries to improve access to care. With a growing middle class, demand for private sector care in South Africa will continue to grow.

 

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