Russell Rensburg

Oct 28, 2024 | dailymaverick.co.za | Russell Rensburg

SPOTLIGHT OP-ED To see National Health Insurance primarily as the setting up of a state-run medical aid scheme risks underplaying its massive potential to restructure how public healthcare services are organised and funded, and with that, its potential to boost the delivery of primary healthcare services in South Africa.

Oct 25, 2024 | allafrica.com | Russell Rensburg

To see National Health Insurance primarily as the setting up of a state-run medical aid scheme risks underplaying its massive potential to restructure how public healthcare services are organised and funded, and with that, its potential to boost the delivery of primary healthcare services in South Africa, argues Russell Rensburg.

Sep 11, 2024 | spotlightnsp.co.za | Biénne Huisman |Alicestine October |Russell Rensburg |Sue Segar

The polyvalent antivenom is made from venom from 10 snake species: Puff Adder, Gaboon Adder, Rinkhals, Green Mamba, Jameson’s Mamba, Black Mamba, Cape Cobra, Forest Cobra, Snouted Cobra and Mozambique Spitting Cobra.

Jun 27, 2024 | spotlightnsp.co.za | Rene Sparks |René Sparks |Luvuyo Mehlwana |Biénne Huisman |Russell Rensburg

Dr Tim Forgan at the surgeon's console of the da Vinci robotic system. (Photo: Biénne Huisman/Spotlight) News & Features27th June 2024 | Biénne Huisman Within South Africa’s beleaguered public health sector – unsettled by budget cuts, understaffing, and divisive NHI legislation – cutting edge surgical robots that have been used to perform more than 600 surgeries at two Cape Town public hospitals are beacons of excellence that offer a glimmer of hope.

Apr 9, 2024 | spotlightnsp.co.za | Tiyese Jeranji |Nthusang Lefafa |Marcus Low |Russell Rensburg

A Xhora Mouth resident seen crossing the Xhora River during a flood to get to the nearest clinic. (Photo: Black Star/Spotlight) Comment & Analysis9th April 2024 | Luvuyo Mehlwana In this analysis, Luvuyo Mehlwana looks back at the performance of public healthcare services in the Eastern Cape over the last five years – a term characterised by leadership instability, infrastructure problems, financial short-falls, and of course the COVID-19 pandemic.