Health care systems News

Public hospitals to be investigated

A group of senior government officials is to assess the state of South Africa's 354 public hospitals, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Friday.

Helen Joseph Hospital has no water

Helen Joseph Hospital is functioning with a water tanker and water bottles while the water supply to the area is shut down, Johannesburg Water said.

2010 fan healthcare a challenge

Healthcare needs of fans during the 2010 World Cup pose a challenge to the healthcare profession and coordinated efforts will ensure they know where to get help is essential.

Motsoaledi meets hospital chiefs

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi will meet hospital chief executives over the next two days to discuss the country's ailing public health system.

Docs, nurses wont work in prison

Doctors, nurses and pharmacists are refusing to work in South Africa's prisons, Parliament heard on Wednesday.

FDA tackles social media

Pharmaceuticals, internet companies and non-profits packed a hearing into what is a grey area for health regulators: how far social media can go in promoting medicines.

Headway for US healthcare bill

US President Barack Obama said it was time for the Senate to take action after the House narrowly passed a far-reaching plan for overhauling the US healthcare system.

NHI advisory team appointed

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced the appointment of a 25-member committee to advise him on an implementation plan for government's planned National Health Insurance.

Motsoaledi's first 120 days

The new minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi’s first 120 days in office has been a challenging time.

Sama elects new chairperson

The SA Medical Association has chosen Dr Norman Mabasa as its new chairperson, it announced on Monday.