Abstract
Family Medicine is an emerging speciality in sub-Saharan Africa and yet potential interest in the contribution of Family Medicine to health, primary care and district health services is limited by the lack of a regional definition. Governments, health departments and academic institutions would benefit from a clearer understanding of Family Medicine in an African context.The 2nd African Regional WONCA (World Organisation of Family Doctors) Conference, held in Rustenberg, South Africa in October 2009, engaged participants from sub-Saharan Africa in the development of a consensus statement on Family Medicine. The consensus statement agreed to by the conference defined the contribution of Family Medicine to equity, quality and primary health care within an African context, as well as the role and training requirements of the family physician. Particular attention was given to the contribution of women in Family Medicine.
Highlights
The participants at the 2nd African Regional WONCA (World Organisation of Family Doctors) Conference that was held in Rustenburg, South Africa from 25 to 28 October 2009 noted the following:
The support of WONCA, governments, academic institutions, non-governmental organisations, donors and other stakeholders in Family Medicine. The recognition of these points led to the development of an eight-tiered statement of consensus on the role of Family Medicine in Africa
In order to deliver better health outcomes for all, the principles of Family Medicine should be shared by the whole primary health care team
Summary
The participants at the 2nd African Regional WONCA (World Organisation of Family Doctors) Conference that was held in Rustenburg, South Africa from 25 to 28 October 2009 noted the following:. The universal and recognised human right to health the gross inequalities and disparities in health status and health care within Africa, as well as between.
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