Social innovation is the catalyst for improving SA healthcare
South Africa’s social innovators are already tackling some of our most deeply entrenched healthcare challenges.

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by Faith Mutizira, Health-e News
August 7, 2023
South Africa’s social innovators are already tackling some of our most deeply entrenched healthcare challenges.
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