Fewer people on medical aid
Only 15% of South Africans nationally have any form of medical aid, according the latest statistics released by StatsSA which were drawn from the 2004 General Household Survey.
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19 July 2005
Uganda leads the way, again
Uganda, widely hailed as a success story in reducing the prevalence of HIV among the general population, has placed almost 65 000 people on anti-retroviral treatment, well above the targets set.
Read More » Uganda leads the way, againGlobal Health Watch slams WHO
Life expectancy in Africa is 27 years less than that in the developed world but the World Health Organisation is not being effective in addressing poor health, according to the Global Health Watch 2005/6.
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