Video Journalist. Documentary Producer. Social Justice Advocate. Science Nerd.
Almost half of South Africa’s population live in rural areas, but are served by 12% of the countries doctors. Few health professionals are willing to endure the hardships of remote and isolated communities, leaving rural hospitals with staff vacancies of up to 50%. Without proper health-care, maternal and child mortality is on the rise, and the difference in the life expectancy between rich and poor is nearly twenty years.
This short excerpt forms part of a longer, 24 minute documentary broadcast on national TV, that brings the inspiring story of a builder and a taxi-driver who overcame the impossible and dedicated their lives to saving others.
Almost half of South Africa’s population live in rural areas, but are served by 12% of the countries doctors. Few health professionals are willing to endure the hardships of remote and isolated communities, leaving rural hospitals with staff vacancies of up to 50%. Without proper health-care, maternal and child mortality is on the rise, and the difference in the life expectancy between rich and poor is nearly twenty years.
This short excerpt forms part of a longer, 24 minute documentary broadcast on national TV, that brings the inspiring story of a builder and a taxi-driver who overcome the impossible and dedicate their lives to saving others.