South Africa's public hospitals

Hospitals: minister reads riot act

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has told South Africa's hospital chief executives and managers to shape up or ship out, while announcing a raft of measures to improve the state of the country's public hospitals.

HIV/Aids cases stabilising: survey

The prevalence of HIV/Aids among pregnant women in South Africa has stabilised at around 29%, according to the country's latest antenatal HIV prevalence survey.

SA steps up HIV/Aids treatment

South Africa's HIV/Aids treatment programmes are reaching an increasing number of those in need, according to a new international report, with the number of patients on antiretroviral treatment almost doubling between 2007 and 2008.

New hospital for Mitchell's Plain

Construction of a R540-million district hospital in Mitchell's Plain in Cape Town is expected to start in January 2010 and be completed by December 2012.

Private sector eyes Tygerberg

The Western Cape government has received several public-private partnership offers for the R2.4-billion rebuilding of Cape Town's Tygerberg Hospital, the largest hospital in the province.

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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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