BHSc Honours in Health System Science
Witwatersrand University
Sifiso Vusumuzi Kubheka
Welcome to my academic ePortfolio for BHSc Honours in Health System Science! Within these pages, I invite you to embark on my exploration of the dynamics of health systems and my growth as a scholar and researcher in this field. Through reflective analysis and personal experiences, I aim to elucidate my academic, research, and professional goals while showcasing my evolving identity as a dedicated student and emerging healthcare professional.
Welcome to my personal and professional blog! Here, I share my journey and insights as a researcher in the fields of health, social, and economic sciences. This space is dedicated to showcasing my professional growth, personal interests, and the knowledge I've gained along the way.
Dive into my articles to explore a wide range of topics that reflect my passion and expertise. Whether you're a fellow researcher, a student, or simply interested in these fields, you'll find valuable information and engaging discussions here.
The proposed NHI aims to transform healthcare by adopting a strategic purchasing model. Grounded in economic organisation theories, this article explores the purchaser-provider split, the role of financial incentives, performance measures, and safeguards against opportunistic practices to ensure effective healthcare delivery and alignment of provider motivations.
There is a need for more critical and nuanced conversations that address the unequal environmental and social impacts between fashion brands and consumers. Considering the socio-demographic realities of consumers, particularly those with limited choices and constrained resources, it calls for greater corporate responsibility and systemic change in the fashion industry.
In an age where social media dominates our information landscape, this article delves into the profound impact of online platforms on news consumption and public opinion. Discover how echo chambers form, fueled by selective exposure and confirmation bias, and explore the role of social media algorithms in shaping polarized communities.
Music streaming services have disrupted the ownership and permanence of songs. In this article I argue how this has diminished our listening experience by stripping away any sentimentality and ownership of the music we've paid for.
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Analysing the nexus between sustainable tourism, human rights, and the economic challenges faced by curio traders in Livingstone, this article explores the potential of a human rights-based approach to bridge the gap between policy formulations and the tangible, transformative needs of disenfranchised communities.
Explore My Data Science Portfolio
Dive into my Kaggle portfolio to see the power of data in action. From conducting in-depth data explorations to developing machine learning models, my projects bring together my social sciences background and my development in data science techniques to produce innovative and data-driven insights to solve real-world problems.