Good outcomes for the Western Cape
Always considered the 'rich kid', the Western Cape has committed large amounts of money to primary health care (PHC) and so far it is translating into good health outcomes for the province.
Anso Thom
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Mpumalanga fails on the health front
Mpumalanga's tuberculosis programme is the worst in the country. Its TB cure rate of 32 percent is the lowest in South Africa and has deteriorated from just under 48 percent in 2003.
NorthWest making small gains
Despite being the second highest spender on primary health care in the country, NorthWest's health system has recorded an average performance.
Free State targets primary health care
The Free State has more than doubled its expenditure on Primary Health Care (PHC) from R91 per patient in 2001 to R221.
Microbicide trial failure
The search for an effective and safe anti-HIV microbicide has been dealt a blow with news that two Phase III trials have been halted after evidence that there was potentially an increased risk of HIV infection for women using the substance.
Huge patient burden strains revitalised George Hospital
Revamped as part of the health department's revitalization programme, a spick and span George Hospital was presented to the national health minister in June this year.
HIV positive children at risk of diabetes or stunting
HIV contributes to an increased prevalence and severity of under-nutrition and micronutrient deficiency in children, according to the South African Health Review (SAHR).
Poor TB control equals XDR TB
Over 300 cases of extremely drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) have been diagnosed in South Africa and this number is set to rise as the country pays the price for a poor TB control programme that has gone unchecked for years.
Controversial prof resigns over HIV remedy
Controversial University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Girish Kotwal has resigned following an investigation into his ties with an untested 'anti-HIV' remedy.
Playing catch up with XDR-TB
South Africa has become one of the first countries to ask the World Health Organisation (WHO) for help to fight against extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB).
Doctors urge minister to stop breaking the law
The Health Minister's continued misrepresentation of the facts on the role of nutrition in the management of AIDS is regrettable and against the law, says Dr Kgosi Letlape, South African Medical Association (SAMA) chairperson.
Abortion here to stay
Women's rights to access abortion services are not under threat.