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Report: Summary of Netcare v KPMG litigation

Section27 has summarized the first three days of litigation in case brought against auditing company KPMG in regards to its possible involvement in South Africa’s Competition Commission’s market inquiry into private health care.

Report: South Africa’s 2012 national antenatal HIV survey

Recently released by the National Department of Health, the survey shows that about a third of pregnant women in the country are living with HIV.

Report: The Lancet’s Every Newborn series

Released by the medical journal, The Lancet, the “Every Newborn” series examines the largest risks to mothers and newborns across the world – and what could be done to save 3 million lives annually.

Report: Global status report on alcohol and health 2014

Produced by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the report confirms high levels of alcohol abuse but also positive policy moves spearheaded by the government’s Inter-Ministerial Committee.

Mothers Day treat for pregnant women

Starting from Mothers Day on 11 May, pregnant women in the Western Cape are being given a little book to answer all their questions thanks to the provincial department of health and the Perinatal Mental Health Project (PMHP). The booklet covers topics such as “healthy pregnancy” and “safe birth,” as well as mental health, birth companionship and being safe from domestic violence. There is also a chapter describing the new Code for Patient-Centred Maternity Care, which describes the Department of Health’s initiative to enshrine the rights of all mothers to dignity and evidence-based maternity care. The mother-friendly booklet is free and designed in an easy-to-read format with engaging illustrations. Details are provided of a range of resources that are available for mothers and fathers with particular needs. “The aim of the booklet is to provide the pregnant woman, her partner and family with knowledge regarding a healthy pregnancy and to

Report: Eradicating informal settlements by 2014 – A goal deferred

The Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM) at Rhodes Univeristy has released an analysis of national and provincial efforts to improve access to housing, focusing on the Eastern Cape.
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Guidelines: National contraception, fertility planning policy

In February 2014, South Africa began rolling out its latest contraception and family planning guidelines.

Health-e places 2nd in African reporting challenge

PRESS RELEASE: Health-e wins second place in The African Story Challenge Top Health Reporting Award.
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Guidelines: Guidance for educators on national HPV campaign

As part of a recently introduced national campaign, the departments of health and basic education have released the following two-page document for educators.

Health-e nominated for African Story Challenge award

The Health-e News team’s special investigation into childhood vaccinations has been named as one the top three entries in the African Story Challenge (health category).

Report: Joint review of HIV, TB & PMTCT programmes in South Africa

Released in Johannesburg in early April, this is the first such review of its kind in a high burden African country, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Fact sheet: Competition Commission market inquiry into the private health care sector

Released by public interest organisation Section27, this fact sheet outlines key information regarding the ongoing Competition Commission inquiry into the private health care sector.

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