All HST publications are listed below in chronological order. Each publication reference below leads to a one-page description, which has links to related publications (where available). Accessing publications on a specific topic is best done through the Search function at the top of the webpage, limiting the search to Publications by using the appropriate selection button. Click here for a printable complete list of HST publications from 1993-2012
Published by: Health Systems Trust
Published in: 1995
This issue of the HST Update examines the information plays a pivotal role in the health care industry and questions if the needs of the health care workers are being met.
Published by: Health Systems Trust
Published in: 1995
Has the process of developing human resource's been geared towards making Primary Health Care a priority?" This is a question to which the previous edition of HST Update drew attention. We continue the debate by focusing on a cadre of health workers operating at the community level of health care.
Published by: Health Systems Trust
Published in: 1995
Improving to basic facilities such as water, sanitation and housing is a key aspect of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP). Although most local authorities can identify the most undeserves areas, estimates of the extent of the need are likely to provide the most effective motivation for targeting investment and planning interventions. To this end, a survey of access to basic facilities, including housing, water supply and sanitation, was carried out by the Health Department of the Cape Metropolitan Council (CMC) for the Greater Cape Town area, excluding the city centre and other areas not serviced by the CMC, between 1994 and 1995. Population estimates for the greater metropolitan area were also obtained.
Published by: Health Systems Trust
Published in: 1995
The Health Systems Trust is committed to a health care system which meets the needs of all South Africans. It seeks to help realise this vision through independent support for research and skills development aimed at improving policy and planning at all levels, as well as other strategic initiatives which move us toward this goal.
Published by: Health Systems Trust
Published in: 1995
There are substantial resources available for meeting the health needs of South Africans. However, there are gross inequalities in the distribution of these resources between the public and private sectors, between levels of care, and between geographical areas. A major redistribution is required, but this will have to be managed in order to minimise disruption.
Published by: Health Systems Trust
Published in: 1994
The theme of this month's "Update" is greater integration of the public and private health sectors in South Africa. It explores ways in which convergence of public and private health care in South Africa can be used to increase people's access to health care, and to ensure both greater efficiency and equity in the provision of health care. Some of the suggested mechanisms are complex, controversial and may take time to implement. Other steps may be simpler and should be introduced now - if only to prevent the situation described above happening again.
Published by: Health Systems Trust
Published in: 1994
The first of HST's monthly HST Update Newletter published in November 1994. In this issue is month we publish in full an overview of health sector developments prepared for senior journalists and editors attending a seminar on "The Role of the Media in Health Sector Reform", jointly organised by the Health Systems Trust and the Henry ]. Kaiser Family Foundation
Published by: Health Systems Trust
Published in: 1994
The Health Systems Trust is committed to a health care system which meets the needs of all South Africans. It seeks to help realise this vision through independent support for research and skills development aimed at improving policy and planning at all levels, as well as other strategic initiatives which move us toward this goal.
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