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Doctoral study reveals education is key to better health | SA News

Besuthu Hlafa, an Economics Lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology, recently graduated with a doctorate degree from the University of Fort Hare. His research, An Economic analysis of the impact of education on health behaviours and health outcomes in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, explores how education influences health.


Dr Hlafa
The newly graduated Dr Besuthu Hlafa
Dr Hlafa is convinced that quality education is the foundation for good health.

“The study advocates for joint investment in both health and education, for investment in education is financial and investment in health affords one the longevity to enjoy the benefits of the investment in education and…

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