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Zazen Respite Care is a palliative care offering in Gauteng; Dr. Jodi Wishnia a public health specialist with a passion to improve the health system. Zazen is set to open an inpatient care facility for those at the end of life. This morning we talk "Why we need access to palliative care" 

 

GUEST: DR. JODI WISHNIA - Public Health Specialist

 

For now, we are providing outreach services to insured patients at home and uninsured patients in one public hospital in Gauteng. Zazen will be a hub for palliative care research and provides an innovative financing model to ensure access for all who need it, irrespective of their ability to afford it. This is aligned to South Africa's social solidarity principles in its coming National Health Insurance.

“Why We Need Access to Palliative Care” 

—About palliative Care and why we need more inpatient care units? 

—Take us through the journey of preparing for the end of life?

—Tell us about the work of Zazen Respite Care?

—You have found a home? 

—You are fundraising to build the centre, what will it take to make this mission come to life and how can people contribute ? 

—Where do we reach you 

Get in touch: [email protected]

 

ABOUT DR. JODI 

I am passionate about improving the South African health system. For the past 10 years, my impact on the health system has largely been through helping to create evidence for decision making and strengthening financial management practices in the pursuit of quality health care. From 2023, I am focusing on contributing to our health system through the expansion of palliative care services for all those who need it. This will entail the building and development of an inpatient palliative care centre in Johannesburg, called Zazen Respite Care. Follow my progress here as we try to improve access to this often overlooked and underfunded part of the care continuum: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zazen-respite-care/