Spatial Distribution of COVID‐19 Diagnostic Services in Mopani District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Although a majority of the population lived within 5 km of a clinic, notable gaps in accessibility remain. Improving transport infrastructure, using telemedicine and mobile health units, and implementing socio-economic support strategies, such as subsidized transport, can enhance access. Addressing geographic and structural inequalities in healthcare distribution is critical to promoting equity and improving health outcomes in rural districts like Mopani.
Authors
- Tivani P. Mashamba-Thompson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4193-2416)
- Alfred Musekiwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5880-3680)
- David McKelly
- Kuhlula Maluleke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0002-4697)
- Ethel Baloyi
Institutions
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
- Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (TR)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Public Health Challenges
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.70161
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Research Foundation
- University of Pretoria