Director: Ukwanda Centre for Rural Health and Professor of Rural Health, Department of Global Health, Stellenbosch University
Ian Couper currently works at the Ukwanda Centre for Rural Health, Department of Global Health, in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Stellenbosch University. He divides his time between the Worcester and Tygerberg campuses. He also teaches in the Centre for Health Professions Education. Ian does research in Rural health, Human Resources for Health, Public Health, Primary Care and Medical/Health Professions Education. His current projects include evaluating the expansion of undergraduate training in Upington, Northern Cape, and tracking graduates of the rural clinical school.
Midlevel workers: Africa's unsung health heroes need more support
Sep 17, 2019 17:23 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Midlevel health workers can play an important role in addressing shortages of health professionals and improving access to care. This is especially true in low and middle-income countries. These workers fill a niche...
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