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Family physician deployment in South Africa’s district health system: A cross-sectional study 15 May, 2026
Background: Family physicians (FP) strengthen the quality of district health services. The South African Academy of Family Physicians (SAAFP) recommended that, by 2030, there be one FP per district hospital, community health centre or subdistrict without a community health centre. This study aimed to evaluate progress towards achieving the SAAFP’s goals.Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive survey collected data […]
Theresia A. Rubler
Healthcare simulation and contextually relevant primary care training curricula in Africa 14 May, 2026
Healthcare simulation has emerged as a powerful educational strategy for primary care clinician training across Africa. Simulation-based learning, ranging from high-fidelity manikins to standardised patient scenarios; enables safe, hands-on practice of clinical skills tailored to local health priorities. In undergraduate, postgraduate, and in-service settings, simulation is being used to strengthen competencies in managing common and […]
Marvin J. Jansen
The impact of perioperative fasting on metabolic status in elective caesarean section patients 13 May, 2026
Background: Obstetric patients exhibit ‘accelerated starvation’, increasing the risk of ketoacidosis. Fasting guidelines aim to reduce pulmonary aspiration, but prolonged preoperative starvation may cause metabolic disturbances. This study aimed to assess the relationship between fasting duration and the incidence of metabolic disturbances.Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study of patients undergoing elective caesarean section at Harry Gwala […]
Sivesh Seevnarain
Admitted patients’ recall of their treating doctors’ names in adult wards of a South African district hospital 29 April, 2026
Background: Best practice guidelines suggest that patients should be well acquainted with their healthcare provider, and that doctors should introduce themselves or be introduced by another member of the patient’s healthcare team. This aligns with the National Patients’ Rights Charter by the National Department of Health, which states that every patient has the right to be […]
Emile H. Kotze
Protein Creatinine ratio versus 24-h test in HIV-positive and HIV-negative women with pre-eclampsia 24 April, 2026
Background: Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a major contributing factor to high rates of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in South Africa. Early diagnosis is currently a challenge. The objective is to assess the diagnostic accuracy of spot urine protein-creatinine (P/C) ratio (UPCR) in comparison with 24-h urine proteinuria assessment for predicting PE.Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional […]
Sinikeziwe F. Mkhize

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