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Health Systems Trust publishes its
13th edition of the South African Health Review
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN SOUTH AFRICA: A REVIEW OF 30 YEARS SINCE ALMA ATA
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Senior Researcher
HST: Research Programme
2008-12-12
Health Systems Trust (HST) is seeking to appoint a Senior Researcher to manage existing and/or new projects (or components of projects) within the Research Programme cluster.
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A steady erosion
Belinda Beresford, Mail and Guardian
2008-11-28
HIV is thought to have a kill rate of close to 100%, higher than even the notorious haemorrhagic diseases such as Ebola. But, unlike such virulent attackers, HIV kills its hosts through a steadily attrition of the immune system, giving ample time for new infections to occur. The result is a slow-burning epidemic steadily destroying lives and...
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On the way down
Belinda Beresford, Mail and Guardian
2008-11-28
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a country in possession of economic growth will find the health of its citizens improving. But almost uniquely, South Africa's growing financial strength has been accompanied by a fall in key indicators of health. The tie between health and wealth has held true for most of the world, and for as long as...
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A healthier future
Belinda Beresford, Mail and Guardian
2008-11-28
Rarely in South Africa can a minister have come to power carrying such a weight of expectation as Barbara Hogan. Her first major public speech at the Aids Vaccine Conference in Cape Town in October was greeted with enthusiasm, and even international delegates speculated about the bright future that seems to lie ahead at last for South African...
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A single test that enables healthcare workers to obtain results for both the absolute CD4 count and CD4 percentage has been made available throughout Africa. It promises less demand on healthcare resources in countries desperately needing to implement more effective and rapid immune system testing for HIV-positive patients.
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More than 330,000 lives were lost to HIV/AIDS in South Africa between 2000 and 2005 because a feasible and timely antiretroviral (ARV) treatment program was not implemented, according to researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health. The study was published online by the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (JAIDS). In addition,...
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By virtue of the physical nature of their jobs, South African miners receiving treatment for HIV and AIDS are vulnerable to discrimination when they are not at peak performance, because of the drugs' side-effects. This is one of the challenges that workers in the mining sector deal with, as HIV rips through the industry. Benchmarks Foundation...
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With just a few months to do the job before the next general election, the new Minister of Health, Barbara Hogan, has her job cut out for her and she is quick to admit that its a tough job ahead one fraught with problems. The Health Minister position has mostly been controversial, largely because of the countrys less than impressive track record...
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Three new vaccines will be introduced into governments expanded programme on immunisation (EPI) at a cost of R1.1 billion, government spokesman Themba Maseko said on Thursday.
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The Chronic Medication Distribution Project, which was launched to reduce long queues at clinics and improve maternal and child health, are amongst the achievements the Gauteng Provincial Government can boast about. This is according to MEC for Health Brian Hlongwa, who on Tuesday reflected on the departments achievements over the past six months.
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The Programme Assistant works with the Programme & Administrative Director to support the ongoing activities of the organization. Primary responsibilities are to provide administrative and programme support to the South Africa Partners office provide management support for program activities and general office management.
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