African Paediatric Fellowship Programme
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A new workforce for child health in Africa: paediatric fellowships
The future of Africa lies with our children. Yet a child born here is 14 times more likely to die before the age of five than if they had been born in a developed country. Africa’s children need doctors. But with less than 5 physicians per 100 000 children (compared to 50 in Europe) the manpower just isn’t there. That is why the work of the African Paediatric Fellowship Programme (the APFP) is so important.
Run through the University of Cape Town and based at the Red Cross Children’s Hospital, the APFP gives doctors across the continent the chance to build specialist skillsets in paediatric care. Returning home as leaders in their field, each and every graduate is at the centre of a unique ripple effect, one with the power to save thousands of lives – not just today but for generations to come.
‘The programme equipped me to become a better doctor and a better healthcare provider for children, especially those with heart diseases. Programmes like the APFP are important in developing health professionals and promoting sustainable healthcare on the African Continent.’
Dr John Masuku
Since 2008, the APFP has trained 163 specialist and sub-specialist pediatricians and allied health workers.
The Children’s Hospital Trust has committed to raising R9 million for the next cycle of this programme.
For more information on this project please view the latest report here or contact Chantel Cooper.
African Paediatric Fellowship Programme
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A new workforce for child health in Africa: paediatric fellowships
The future of Africa lies with our children. Yet a child born here is 14 times more likely to die before the age of five than if they had been born in a developed country. Africa’s children need doctors. But with less than 5 physicians per 100 000 children (compared to 50 in Europe) the manpower just isn’t there. That is why the work of the African Paediatric Fellowship Programme (the APFP) is so important.
Run through the University of Cape Town and based at the Red Cross Children’s Hospital, the APFP gives doctors across the continent the chance to build specialist skillsets in paediatric care. Returning home as leaders in their field, each and every graduate is at the centre of a unique ripple effect, one with the power to save thousands of lives – not just today but for generations to come.
‘The programme equipped me to become a better doctor and a better healthcare provider for children, especially those with heart diseases. Programmes like the APFP are important in developing health professionals and promoting sustainable healthcare on the African Continent.’
Dr John Masuku
The Children’s Hospital Trust has committed to raising R9 million for the next cycle of this programme.
For more information on this project please contact Chantel Cooper.
