Stephani Botha

I have over 14 years of experience in nursing and academia, with my professional career fully focused on Primary Health Care and Community Health Nursing. My work has centred on strengthening community-based healthcare delivery, improving access to services, and supporting quality care at primary care level. I hold a Bachelor of Nursing (B.Cur) and a Master of Nursing (M.Cur), both completed with a focus on Primary Health Care, and I have completed my PhD in the same field. In addition, I have obtained Advanced University Diplomas in Nursing Management, Nursing Education, and Primary Care, which have strengthened my clinical and health systems understanding within the primary care environment. My professional expertise lies in Community and Primary Health Care services, with a strong focus on disease prevention, health promotion, and integrated, people - centred care. Over the years, I have developed in-depth experience in strengthening primary care systems and improving service delivery at community level. I have a particular interest in improving child health outcomes within the Primary Health Care setting, focusing on early identification of health risks, prevention strategies, and continuity of care for vulnerable populations.