PUBLIC HEALTH BRIEF
Silicosis in Southern Africa - Context and Supportive Care
For mining health, compensation and advocacy audiences.
The Problem
Decades of silica exposure in mining have left a large burden of silicosis and related lung disease across Southern Africa, with ongoing compensation and rehabilitation needs.
Supportive Care
Airway clearance supports symptom management and lung hygiene alongside medical care and compensation.
A Role For Measured Programmes
Drug-free, measurable airway-clearance programmes for affected and at-risk workers.
[REVIEW NEEDED BY: occupational medicine and public health leads]
Next step Explore a partnership or research collaboration with House of Experts Group. tshepo@therapyonthego.co.za.
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This platform records measurements taken by your health practitioner and readings you self-report. It does not diagnose or treat any condition. AirPhysio® is a trademark of its manufacturer; claims are limited to airway clearance and lung-expansion support. Items requiring specialist confirmation are marked for review before external use.