Despite resistance from the business community, parts of the private health sector, and political parties in the Government of National Unity, the ANC remains resolute in its commitment to the NHI.
More than 28 million people receive social grants.
The suspension of PEPFAR funding will have a significant impact on South Africa which has 5.9 million people on antiretroviral therapy.
South Africa’s fight against HIV is marked by significant progress but also deep scars. The rollout of ART saved millions, yet it followed years of delayed action.
Sexual acts involving children under 12 are automatically considered statutory rape, as children below this age cannot legally consent.
For better health outcomes, policies must focus on reducing financial hardships, tackling discrimination and marginalisation, and strengthening primary healthcare.
33.9% of daily smokers say they have a cigarette within the first 5 minutes of waking up.
Political decisions and policies significantly impact women’s health and well-being by shaping healthcare access and influencing socioeconomic determinants of health.
Years of poor management has resulted in an exodus of doctors from Mpumalanga, while a change in curriculum means there are no community service doctors this year to fill in the gaps.
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The impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic is exacerbated by the fact that many of the children affected and infected are desperately poor. Despite their right to free education and state support, they are frequently consigned to the margins of society by unsympathetic teachers and principals. In previous audio packages these children have spoken out about their needs. In this feature, the education department explains its commitment to support these children.
The UNFPA’s population 2000 report argues that gender inequality is a major barrier to economic growth and sustainable development and a major contributor to the alarming spread of HIV/AIDS. The report also states that South Africa has a higher number of rapes than any other country in the world. Jo Stein reports’¦