Preparing for National Health Insurance
Turning the huge public health service 'ship' around to get it ready for the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme is both complicated and slow
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3 April 2013
Madiba’s neighbours are worst off
One of South Africa's poorest districts and home to former President Nelson Mandela has scored bottom of the class when it comes to the delivery of health care services.
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Bill imminent on alcohol ads restrictions
A Bill restricting alcohol advertising is likely to be presented to Cabinet next week, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announced last night.
Read More » Bill imminent on alcohol ads restrictionsPoor services undermine HIV treatment programme
The state of many public health facilities threatens the expansion of the country's antiretroviral treatment programme, particularly frequent ARV shortages and poor service delivery.
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Violence, alcohol and mental disorders
Violence, alcohol abuse and mental disorders are 'inextricably linked and pose a major public health challenge'.
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OR Tambo bottom of district pile
Eastern Cape's Oliver Tambo district remains the worst place to get health services, in the District Health Barometer 2011/12, which compares health indicators in the country's 52 districts.
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Unhealthy climate
Southern Africa is due to become hotter and drier as a result of climate change, and this is going to change the country's disease profile.
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