Since 1992, the Health Systems Trust has contributed to the development of a health system that can meet the needs of all South Africans, including the most disadvantaged. We will continue to work with all stakeholders in order to improve health care, particularly in areas most underserved and in need.

PRESS RELEASE: Health Systems Trust releases the 3rd District Health Barometer
HST
2008-04-18

Primary health care (PHC) in South Africa forms an integral part of both the country's health policies and health system and has been prioritised as a major strategy in achieving health for all. On the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Alma Ata Declaration, PHC is once again in the spotlight. How far have we come in the last 30 years? How far in the last three? The third edition of the District Health Barometer, the 2006/07 report sheds some light by monitoring the trend of key health and financial indicators in PHC over the last three years by district and province.
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The Birchwood National Consultative Health Forum Declaration on Primary Health Care
Department of Health www.doh.gov.za
2008-04-18

We, the members of the National Consultative Health Forum, representing government, public and private health sectors, statutory bodies, academic and research institutions, community organisations, civil society, non-governmental organisations and organised labour, in our meeting at Birchwood conference centre, Gauteng Province, held on 10-11 April 2008, on Primary Health Care to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Alma Ata Declaration, hereby:
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Why HIV is still winning
Marcus Low, Health24
2008-04-18

In one sense, the fight against HIV sounds painfully simple: just get people to stop having unprotected sex. Making this happen, though, is proving extremely complicated. From prostitution in informal settlements, to misleading statements by our leaders, and the dangerous consequences of men having multiple wives and lovers, the factors driving the sexual transmission of HIV are many and varied.
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SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH REVIEW 2007 - The Role of the Private Sector within the South African Health System
HST
2008-04-16

The South African Health Review (SAHR) is an annual publication of the Health Systems Trust (HST), which has been published since 1995. The SAHR seeks to provide a South African perspective on prevailing international public health issues, to stimulate debate and critical dialogue and to provide a platform for assessing progress in the health sector.
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Use of Health Care Services Double
Gabi Khumalo, BuaNews
2008-04-18

The use of health care services has almost doubled over the past eight years with 101 million visits to clinics in the 2006/07 financial year, says Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang.
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