NGO Blames Lack of Quality Healthcare Services
Accessing health services for children with special needs in poor communities is ‘extremely difficult’, according to Masigcine Children's Centre’s Juliane Petersen.
Her view is reiterated by the ‘Health of our Children in South Africa’ study released in mid-May by national research institute, Human Sciences Research Council. The study points out that the shortfall in the country’s public health system has a negative impact on a large number of South Africa’s children.
The study found that three million girls and boys up to the age of 18 years are orphaned, adding that the number of orphans has risen by 4.9 percent since 2005.
To read the article titled, “Lack of quality healthcare causes rise in orphans,” click here.
Her view is reiterated by the ‘Health of our Children in South Africa’ study released in mid-May by national research institute, Human Sciences Research Council. The study points out that the shortfall in the country’s public health system has a negative impact on a large number of South Africa’s children.
The study found that three million girls and boys up to the age of 18 years are orphaned, adding that the number of orphans has risen by 4.9 percent since 2005.
To read the article titled, “Lack of quality healthcare causes rise in orphans,” click here.
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Mail and Guardian
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