Worldwide, the assessment and diagnosis of children with Cerebral Palsy is a complex and contested area, as it relies on access to specialised medical and rehabilitation personnel. In South Africa, these resources are in short supply and usually not available in resource-constrained public health settings. In this learning brief, the Disability Action Research Team (DART) reflects on three successful community-based caregiver training packages, as it begins to make a case for utilizing community resources in the delivery of disability rehabilitation services, particularly in rural communities. Read more here.
Op-ed: Minimum unit pricing will reduce harm from heavy drinking
National Treasury has just proposed changes to the taxation of alcohol which will reduce its societal harm with minimal damage to the liquor industry. These