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This year’s annual report by the University of Cape Town’s Children’s Institute focuses on the impact of violence on South Africa’s children.
Produced by the Rural Health Advocacy Project, this guide teaches health professionals how to report problems in the health system.
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In the latest updated version of its well known HIV treatment literacy guide, the Treatment Action Campaign explains the science behind HIV.
Penned by public interest law organisation Section27 Executive Director Mark Heywood, this essay was released as part of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance’ report on the state of civil society’s response to HIV.
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Released on 18 November ahead of World AIDS Day, the UNAIDS report outlines new targets for the five-year window UNAIDS says is crucial to ending the global threat of HIV.
The 208-page report outlines the Department of Health’s progress against stated goals for 2013-14 and includes updates on the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI).
Released in August 2014, the 33-page protocol is to be followed by health authorities, establishments and professional bodies.
This government circular issued on 16 October describes changes in recommended prescribing of the contraceptive implant Implanon that may affect women living with HIV, TB and epilepsy.
Released annually by the Health Systems Trust, the South African Health Review is comprised of 17 chapters on topical health issues.
Released annually by the Health Systems Trust, the District Health Barometer compiles information from the District Health Information System, the electronic tuberculosis (TB) register and the National Treasury
This 62-page documents is the country’s first officially endorsed national mental health policy.