Human behavior

This open access, online journal publishes papers on all aspects of planning, producing and managing human resources for health - all those who provide health services worldwide. As such, it conveys the quantitative and qualitative products of research and analysis, and seeks to address policy issues and foster policy debate.

Health Policy and Planning blends specialities such as epidemiology, health and development economics, management and social policy, planning and social anthropology.

Closing date: 30 March 2009

Health Systems Trust is seeking to employ a researcher with an interest in human resources research. This appointment is particularly suitable for a public health professional who wishes to undertake health systems and epidemiological research as part of their Doctoral studies.

Several brands of South African bottled water may not be as fresh and crystal-clear as a mountain spring - and often contain high counts of common bacteria that could potentially be harmful to people with weakened immune systems. This is according to the Gauteng-based water utility Rand Water, which tested the shelf life of five brands of locally bottled water in a year-long study.

WHO calls for a ban on all forms of direct and indirect advertising, promotion and sponsorship by the tobacco industry to protect young people from experimenting and becoming regular tobacco users. National Council Against Smoking (NCAS) calls on public to write to MPs and political parties to support laws that will stop the industry targeting kids. On World No-Tobacco Day, May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on governments, communities and individuals to take action to reduce the health, social and economic harms caused by tobacco use.

A presentation made at the March 2005 Understanding Human Sexuality Seminar.

It is undeniable that Christian churches have made a big contribution towards shaping attitudes around sexuality.

An information campaign hopes to empower communities in Ekurhuleni to be aware of responsible sexual practices.

Closing date: 25 January 2008

South African children are on the whole overweight, physically inactive and smoke.

Closing Date: 15 November 2007
We invite applications for this contract position, for appointment on 1 December 2007. This is a 6 month full-time position, stationed at Liesbeeck Midwife Obstetric Unit (MOU), Mowbray Maternity Hospital.