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Career trajectories of master of public health graduates from South African universities

2026Open accessUniversity of Limpopo

Abstract

The MPH degree was pivotal to graduates taking on public health roles in their home countries. In view of public health workforce shortages, the study findings contribute to planning for a competent cadre to tackle pressing public health problems and their social determinants and support robust health systems development in Africa.

Research topics

  • Public Health Policies and Education
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Global Health Workforce Issues

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DOI: 10.1186/s12960-026-01063-1

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