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“My kids will never struggle like I did” – how one doctor’s vision opened doors for hundreds of rural healthcare workers

Posted in: Healthcare system, KwaZulu-Natal, Latest, Provinces

Dr Andrew Ross’s idea of sponsoring rural students to study for careers in healthcare has succeeded beyond his dreams. Sue Segar sat down with him and chatted to the four students who bagged the initial fully funded scholarships and who went on to land senior roles in public health.

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“My kids will never struggle like I did” – how one doctor’s vision opened doors for hundreds of rural healthcare workers

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