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Published since 1995, the South African Health Review (SAHR) provides a South African perspective on prevailing local and international public health issues. It has rapidly become a flagship product that is widely read, used and quoted as an authoritative reference work in South Africa and abroad.

National Health Insurance Conference Report “Lessons for South Africa”

Published by: 
Department of Health (South Africa)

The focus of the National Health Insurance Conference, themed “Lessons for South Africa”, was to create a national consultative health forum as a platform for South Africans to engage with local and international experts in the areas of health financing and health systems reforms and how these have been undertaken in other contexts to ensure that universal coverage to quality health services is achieved for the entire national population. The Conference was organised as part of the Department’s strategy to consult as many stakeholders as is possible on the contents of the Green Paper on National Health Insurance (NHI) which was published in Gazette Number 34523 on 12th August 2011 to initiate a process of eliciting comments from the public.

Criteria for the Selection of NHI Pilot Districts

Published by: 
Department of Health (South Africa)

The Green Paper on National Health Insurance (NHI) was published on 12th August 2011 and it indicates that NHI will be implemented gradually in three phases over a fourteen year period. The implementation of NHI is aimed at ensuring universal access to quality healthcare on a more sustainable and equitable basis than currently exists for the entire population. The implementation of NHI is a priority of Government as articulated in Government’s Programme of Action as well as the Negotiated Service Delivery Agreement. In order for the health sector to contribute towards achieving A Long and Healthy Life for All South Africans, the Minister of Health has committed to the following NSDA outputs:
a) Increased life expectancy

Green Paper: NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Published by: 
Department of Health (South Africa)

South Africa is in the process of introducing an innovative system of healthcare financing with far reaching consequences on the health of South Africans. The National Health Insurance commonly referred to as NHI will ensure that everyone has access to appropriate, efficient and quality health services. It will be phased-in over a period of 14 years. This will entail major changes in the service delivery structures, administrative and management systems.

Public Sector HAART Projects - A Summary Report

Published by: 
Health Systems Trust
The National Department of Healths Operational Plan for Comprehensive HIV and AIDS Care Management and Treatment for South Africa, launched in November 2003, emphasises the provision of comprehensive care and treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS and the need to strengthen the national health system in South Africa.

HITTING HOME - How households cope with the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic: A survey of households affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa

Published by: 
Health Systems Trust
This report summarizes the results of a survey of 771 AIDS-affected households in different parts of South Africa. The households were randomly selected from the client lists of non-governmental organizations providing support to AIDS-affected households in the regions where the survey was conducted. The survey and this report are an attempt to document the impact of HIV/AIDS on South African households. Although it is not representative of all AIDS-households in South Africa, the report provides a snapshot of the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS on already poor families. As bleak as the findings of this survey are, the households in this survey are likely better off than most since all households in the survey had contact with non-government organizations providing support to HIV-affected households.

Annual Report 2000

Series Name: 
HST Annual Report
Published by: 
Health Systems Trust
At the end of 1999,Professor Marian Jacobs, then Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, completed her full tenure as a Board member, along with Mr Trevor Fowler, then, Vice Chairperson. On the one hand, this represents a loss to the organisation of hardworking colleagues on the Board, but on the other, it is a demonstration of growth by the Health Systems Trust in a changing environment. I have accepted the challenge of being chairperson, aware of the enormous responsibilities that lie ahead. I am however convinced that with my colleagues and the staff of the HST pulling together, we will maintain (and enhance) the status of the HST as a force positively contributing to health sector development in South Africa.

Annual Report 1993

Series Name: 
HST Annual Report
Published by: 
Health Systems Trust

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.

Annual Report 1994

Series Name: 
HST Annual Report
Published by: 
Health Systems Trust

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.

Annual Report 1995

Series Name: 
HST Annual Report
Published by: 
Health Systems Trust

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.