Draft policy: Early Childhood Development Policy
The public comment period on the 164-page draft policy closes 24 April 2015.
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Handful of civil society organisations allegedly invited to food policy consultations
Activists have alleged that only five civil society organisations were invited to today’s public consultation on government’s new food policy.
Opinion: The fight for the right to food
South Africa’s Constitution is one of just 20 in the world that recognises the right to food, but realising that right will mean re-thinking agriculture and re-connecting with the source of our food, writes Busiso Moyo with the Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute think tank.
Call for nominations: National Planning Commission
The minister of planning, monitoring and evaluation and National Planning Commission chairperson have launched a call for nominations of individuals to serve on the National Planning Commission. The deadline for submissions is 10 April.
Opinion: A faster track to National Health Insurance
With the majority of South Africans still denied affordable access to quality healthcare, it’s time to find a faster track to deliver universal health coverage, writes Metropolitan Health CEO Dylan Garnett.
More than 100 Dept. of Health workers investigated for corruption
The Gauteng Department of Health has taken disciplinary action against 123 employees suspected of corruption since MEC Qedani Mahlangu took office in May.
Op-ed: New food policy lacks meat without public consultation
On 22 August 2014, the National Policy on Food and Nutrition Security for the Republic of South Africa was gazetted. If this is news to you, you’re not alone, writes Section27 attorney Sasha Stevenson.
Policy: Food and Nutrition Security for the Republic of South Africa
Gazetted in August 2014, the policy outlines South Africa’s latest attempts to deal with hunger and food insecurity. The policy is accompanied by a draft implementation plan.
East Rand community unhappy about new private clinic
For years, the Klippoortjie community east of Johannesburg has pleaded with local counsellors for a clinic. Now, some are saying the area’s new private clinic is an insult to injury.
[Updated] Health-e News, Code4SA launch new medicines pricing app
Ever wondered if you’re paying too much for your prescriptions? Use our new, free app and find out
Lost patient cards compound long queues
When a trip to the clinic already involves three queues, lost patient cards are the last thing you need.
Draft Regulation: Health facility norms and standards
Released for public comment on 16 February 2015, these proposed norms and standards apply to a range of public and private health facilities.
New private clinic opens in Winterveld
A new private clinic in Winterveld is one of about 90 such private clinics to be rolled out in the next three years by non-profit company Unjani Clinics.
Family alleges man received incorrect treatment before dying
Raymond Mphaphuli passed away Sunday. Now his family wants to know if a mix-up in treatment is behind the 30-year-old’s death.
Speech: Gauteng 2015 State of the Province Address
Gauteng Premier David Makhura reveals how Gauteng health facilities stack up in his latest State of the Province Address.