Episodic Healthcare is Failing Modern Africans—and What Must Change
Many Africans still rely on a “come-when-you’re-sick, leave-when-you’re-better” style of medical care—what we call episodic healthcare. This means people only see a doctor when symptoms flare up, and then they won’t show up once they feel better. But as lifestyles change, populations age, and non-communicable diseases rise, episodic care is proving disastrous. For millions across … Read more