About Us
Learn more about RHISA
Who we are
The Rural Health Initiative of South Africa is a non-profit organisation dedicated to lead the future of healthcare by empowering young people, and providing them with the tools, knowledge, and networks to become the next generation of health leaders.
We commit to advocating for policies and systems that enhance health equity and access, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
RHISA is dedicated to research that addresses current and emerging challenges in health sciences, with a focus on communicating evidence-based and innovative solutions to stakeholders through strategic geopolitical engagement.
Our Vision & Mission
We envision a dynamic and robust South African health system strengthened through community empowerment, evidence-based innovation and a commitment to health equity.
- Performing high quality research to identify evidence-based solutions to health system challenges
- Facilitating dialogue around critical public health issues to raise awareness and shape patient-centred policies
- Capacitation of leadership and governance structures through strategic youth-led geopolitical engagement
- Implementing community-based interventions to drive the decentralisation of health care delivery