South Africa has been facing a severe unemployment crisis that affects millions, particularly the youth, for nearly a decade. And so it comes as no surprise that there is also a crippling shortage of medical professionals with experts in the field saying this is unacceptable.  The shortage results in a strained healthcare system. Dr Bulela Vava, Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa, says the this issue was once thought to mainly affect unskilled workers. But now both skilled and unskilled workers, including healthcare professionals, are among the casualties. He also adds that  the narrative around this crisis has often been one-sided, focusing heavily on the negative effects on medical doctors while neglecting similar challenges faced by 'marginalised' professionals who are essential to maintaining the healthcare system. For more on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Bulela Vava, Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa 

<p>South Africa has been facing a severe unemployment crisis that affects millions, particularly the youth, for nearly a decade. And so it comes as no surprise that there is also a crippling shortage of medical professionals with experts in the field saying this is unacceptable. &nbsp;The shortage results in a strained healthcare system. Dr Bulela Vava, Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa, says the this issue was once thought to mainly affect unskilled workers. But now both skilled and unskilled workers, including healthcare professionals, are among the casualties. He also adds that &nbsp;the narrative around this crisis has often been one-sided, focusing heavily on the negative effects on medical doctors while neglecting similar challenges faced by 'marginalised' professionals who are essential to maintaining the healthcare system. For more on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Bulela Vava, Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa&nbsp;</p>

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin.

The Weekend View

This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.

<p>This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.</p>

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