[EQ] The Lancet: Health in South Africa

Health in South Africa

Launched in Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug 24, 2009

 

Website: http://www.thelancet.com/series/health-in-south-africa

 

Summary: http://download.thelancet.com/flatcontentassets/series/sa/sa_execsum.pdf

 

“…..The Lancet “Health in South Africa” Series provides a detailed assessment of the country’s health status and health system. Written by a group of South African researchers, physicians, public health specialists, and care providers, the six papers1-6 and six linked comments7-12 examine the historical roots of current health challenges, present an overview of the burden of disease in South Africa, and identify priority interventions and actions. This Series culminates in a call for action for the South African Government, for universities, training institutions, health councils, researchers, and civil society. Everyone has a part to play and we all must work together to strengthen the health care system in South Africa - strong leadership and stewardship are critical….”

 

Series Comments

South Africa’s health: departing for a better future?

Sabine Kleinert, Richard Horton

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Clinical research in South Africa: a core asset under pressure

Wieland Gevers

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The economic situation in South Africa and health inequities

Gavin Mooney, Lucy Gilson

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Beyond HAART: scientists and activists need to work together

Nathan Geffen

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Traditional health practitioners in South Africa

Karl Peltzer

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Health systems in Africa: learning from South Africa

Nelson K Sewankambo, Achilles Katamba

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Series Papers

The health and health system of South Africa: historical roots of current public health challenges

Hoosen Coovadia, Rachel Jewkes, Peter Barron, David Sanders, Diane McIntyre

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Saving the lives of South Africa’s mothers, babies, and children: can the health system deliver?

Mickey Chopra, Emmanuelle Daviaud, Robert Pattinson, Sharon Fonn, Joy E Lawn

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HIV infection and tuberculosis in South Africa: an urgent need to escalate the public health response

Salim S Abdool Karim, Gavin J Churchyard, Quarraisha Abdool Karim, Stephen D Lawn

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The burden of non-communicable diseases in South Africa

Bongani M Mayosi, Alan J Flisher, Umesh G Lalloo, Freddy Sitas, Stephen M Tollman, Debbie Bradshaw

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Violence and injuries in South Africa: prioritising an agenda for prevention

Mohamed Seedat, Ashley Van Niekerk, Rachel Jewkes, Shahnaaz Suffla, Kopano Ratele

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Achieving the health Millennium Development Goals for South Africa: challenges and priorities

Mickey Chopra, Joy E Lawn, David Sanders, Peter Barron, Salim S Abdool Karim, Debbie Bradshaw,
Rachel Jewkes, Quarraisha Abdool Karim, Alan J Flisher, Bongani M Mayosi, Stephen M Tollman, Gavin J Churchyard, Hoosen Coovadia

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