Welcome detail in Mpumalanga HIV and TB plan
Each of South Africa’s nine provinces has an HIV and TB plan aimed at guiding the implementation of the National Strategic Plan. Here is our analysis of Mpumalanga’s plan.
Who should be the new head of UNAIDS?
Earlier this week it was reported that a short list of five people is still in the running for the UNAIDS top job. Our editors give their perspective on this time of change at UNAIDS.
Limpopo to release health workers despite massive shortages
Social justice organisations have released an open letter in which they question the Limpopo Health Department’s decision to release provincial bursary holders from their contractual obligations. RHAP has in its possession a letter circulated to health professionals inviting them to a meeting to discuss the decision which will affect approximately 540 health professionals who have received funding from the department.
KZN’s HIV and TB plan: Good on structure, low on detail
Each of South Africa’s nine provinces is supposed to have an HIV and TB plan that guides provincial implementation of the National Strategic Plan. Here’s Spotlight’s analysis of KwaZulu-Natal’s plan.
New HIV estimates shows too many people are still not on treatment
South Africa has made great strides in scaling up HIV testing and increasing HIV suppression in patients receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART), but is still struggling to reach ART coverage targets and is falling short of HIV prevention goals.
Dear Premier Zamani Saul, the Northern Cape health system is in your hands.
“By accepting your appointment as Premier, you have become the custodian of a rough diamond. It is now in your hands whether it will reach its full potential and become a sparkling gem or remain a dusty stone.”
Uganda’s Constitutional Court hears a Landmark Maternal Health case
In what many describe as a landmark case, Uganda’s Constitutional Court will tomorrow morning (Thursday, 13 June) hear a case which challenges the government’s failure to stop the high number of women who die while giving birth.
Minister: We must have communities, especially people living with HIV tell us what is needed
Address by Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize at the opening of the 9th South African AIDS Conference.
A healthcare system in crisis: The long road ahead
A Speech by Sibongile Tshabalala, TAC National Chairperson, 11 June 2019, SA AIDS Conference Opening Plenary, Durban.
Why SA’s medicines regulator should consider affordability
Access to medicines is a complex, but critical issue. SECTION27’s Tendai Mafuma and Nomatter Ndebele explore how the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority hinders or could potentially assist access to affordable medicines.
ARV stockouts putting lives at risk, says SSP
Stockouts of several critical medicines have been reported at healthcare facilities in five provinces, according to a statement from the Stop Stockouts Project (SSP).
How does the roles of MECs differ from those of heads of departments?
There is often confusion about the differing roles of MECs for Health and heads of provincial departments of health. Tendai Mafuma lays out the differences.