The Phelophepa health train

Transnet to build R80m health train

State transport company Transnet is to spend over R80-million on building a second special-purpose train, dubbed the Phelophepa II, to provide primary healthcare to the needy in the most rural parts of South Africa.

Easier TB treatment 'one step closer'

Researchers at South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research are one step closer to providing TB sufferers with a once-a-week instead of than daily medicine regime, by using nano-particles to ensure that the drugs are released and taken up in the affected cells over a longer period of time.

More resources to combat HIV/Aids

South Africa is stepping up its fight against HIV/Aids by allocating a further R3-billion to its national prevention and treatment programme in 2010/11. The additional funds will help broaden access to antiretroviral drugs to those infected with TB and women and children with CD4 counts lower than 350.

Improving South Africa's health system

The government is to work harder to improve South Africa's healthcare system while finalising preparations for the establishment of the National Health Insurance system (NHI), says President Jacob Zuma.

Zuma, Gates discuss Aids treatment

President Jacob Zuma has met with businessman and philanthropist Bill Gates to discuss improved healthcare, in particular the need to scale up HIV/Aids prevention, following on the policy change made by the President on World Aids Day.

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South Africa's Aids action plan

SA's Aids action plan

South Africa plans to spend around R45-billion on halving the rate of new HIV infections by 2011 and providing treatment, care and support to at least 80% of people living with HIV/Aids.

Health care in South Africa

Health care in South Africa

How our public health care system works, how it relates to our fast-growing private health care sector, and the challenges it faces from Aids, tuberculosis and malaria.

South Africa health FAQ

South Africa health FAQ

What are South Africa's emergency services like? Where can I find a private clinic or GP in my area? What medicines are available over the counter?

Health tips for 
travellers

Health tips for travellers

South Africa is a safe destination with good levels of hygiene and drinkable water. There are nonetheless some health issues that you should be aware of.

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