Health https://www.gov.za/ en Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa: World TB Day https://www.gov.za/speeches/deputy-president-cyril-ramaphosa-address-mark-world-tb-day-marapong-stadium-lephalale-23 <span> Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa: World TB Day</span> <span><span>Senzi</span></span> <span>Wed, 03/23/2016 - 09:14</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2016-03-23T12:00:00Z">23 Mar 2016</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Address by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to mark World TB Day, Marapong Stadium, Lephalale</p> <p>The AU Commissioner for Social Affairs, Dr Mustapha Kaloko<br />Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi,<br />Premier of Limpopo, Mr Stanley Mathabatha,<br />Mayor of Lephalale Municipality, Cllr Jack Moloko Maeko,<br />MEC for Health in Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba,<br />The leadership of SANAC,<br />Our local and international partners in the fight against TB,<br />Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,  </p> <p>We meet here in Lephalale as countries across the globe prepare to mark World TB Day on the 24th of March.  </p> <p>This is a joint commemoration with the African Union, demonstrating our shared responsibility to work together to end TB across the continent.  </p> <p>We meet here strengthened and encouraged by the international recognition that South Africa has received as a leader in the global fight against tuberculosis.  </p> <p>A few days ago, our Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, who is also the Chair of the global Stop TB Partnership Board, was accorded the USAID-TB International Award.  </p> <p>This award recognises his outstanding and committed leadership in the worldwide fight against TB.  </p> <p>We congratulate him on this honour, which is a tribute to his success in raising the profile of our nation’s health and advancing the wellbeing of people across the world.  </p> <p>The Minister can be assured that we, the South African National AIDS Council, have heard his clarion call that the world must prioritise and pursue with greater urgency the fight against TB.  </p> <p>As SANAC, we know only too well that our country will never win the battle against HIV and AIDS if we do not also prioritise the detection and treatment of TB.  </p> <p>Together with our social partners and development agencies, we will continue to remind our people that TB can be detected, treated and cured.  </p> <p>We will continue to remind them that the means to overcome this disease are readily available.  </p> <p>We will continue to encourage them to take control of their lives, to take control of their health and to take control of their future.  </p> <p>We encourage people to get screened for TB. If infected with TB, people need to go on treatment as soon as possible and ensure that they complete their treatment.  </p> <p>This is essential if we are to save lives and curb the spread of the disease. We know that every person with untreated TB can infect up to 15 others in a year.  </p> <p>Ladies and Gentlemen,  </p> <p>Last year, in Klerksdorp, our country launched a massive TB screening campaign to detect and combat TB infections.  </p> <p>This campaign targets key vulnerable populations with a high degree of susceptibility to TB infections.  </p> <p>These include inmates in correctional services facilities, mineworkers, communities in mining areas, and children. Our mass TB screening campaign remains a central theme of South Africa’s commemoration of World TB Day this year.  </p> <p>It is appropriate that Lephalale has been identified as an important place to spread awareness about this screening campaign.  </p> <p>Lephalale is undergoing massive economic development, fast population growth and rapid urbanisation. This growth is being driven by the expanding mining and energy generation sectors.  </p> <p>While we are witnessing significant declines in TB infection across the country and in all provinces, TB infections in Lephalale are increasing, especially in emerging informal settlements such as Marapong.  </p> <p>In Lephalale, TB/HIV co-infection stands at about 65%, compared to the national average of 55%. We are here with our local and global partners because we are keen to prevent these public health challenges from worsening and to reverse them as rapidly as possible.  </p> <p>We are aware that we are more likely to succeed in Lephalale if we have strong partnerships with non-government entities, including the private sector.  </p> <p>In this regard, I am happy to announce a successful partnership we celebrated with the private sector earlier today.  </p> <p>People in Marapong have until now received health services from a four-roomed house that was converted into a clinic.  </p> <p>Each month, about 4,000 people seek health care from this facility. We are pleased that Exxaro, supported by Eskom, donated to the Limpopo Department of Health a building which was previously used as a private clinic.  </p> <p>I was honoured to open Marapong Community Health Centre earlier today.  </p> <p>The new clinic, much larger than the old clinic, now provides a full package of primary health care services to the community of Marapong.  </p> <p>Ladies and Gentlemen,  </p> <p>South Africa ranks among the 22 high burden countries that collectively contribute approximately 80% of the total global burden of all TB cases.  </p> <p>It is important that as a country we know the true burden of TB in South Africa so that we can deploy the appropriate level of resources required for an effective response.  </p> <p>Accurate data will enable us to better measure our performance as we respond to the epidemic.  </p> <p>To date, we have relied on estimates provided by the World Health Organization on South Africa's TB incidence and prevalence.  </p> <p>Although the numbers are informative, they are still estimates open to contestation.  </p> <p>The WHO has always urged countries to undertake a national TB prevalence survey at least once every 5 years.  </p> <p>I am happy therefore to launch today, South Africa's first National TB Prevalence Survey.  </p> <p>This crucial survey will be undertaken by the Department of Health supported by the South African Medical Research Council and the Human Sciences Research Council.  </p> <p>We expect the survey to be concluded within two years, and look forward to getting a truer indication of our TB burden.  </p> <p>Ladies and Gentlemen,  </p> <p>In the last year, since we launched ourmassive TB screening campaign, over 400,000 TB screenings were conducted on inmates in correctional facilities.  </p> <p>Nearly 5,000 of those tested were confirmed to have TB. Had we not implemented this programme, many of these inmates would not have been diagnosed and therefore not treated and cured.  </p> <p>Our mine inspectors have reported that 90% of the 246 controlled mines are providing TB services to their employees. More than 405,000 community members in six peri-mining communities were screened for TB in the last year.  </p> <p>Besides screening people in communities, we continue to actively screen patients who use public health facilities.About 30 million screenings for TB were conducted in South African health facilities in the past year.  </p> <p>We encourage those infected with this very contagious disease to bring those they had close contact with, especially family members and co-workers, to our clinics to be tested for TB.  </p> <p>As it enters its second phase this year, the TB screening campaign will focus on metros, which together account for about 40% of our TB burden.  </p> <p>We will encourage and support local authorities to eliminate TB hotspots in our cities. With support from the Global Fund and funding from the United States government, the Department of Health will deploy significant resources to metros to support TB interventions in informal settlements.  </p> <p>The massive TB Screening campaign will enter its third phase in 2017, with a focus on Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape, which together carry about 75% of South Africa's TB burden.  </p> <p>Ladies and Gentlemen,  </p> <p>We continue to mobilise more resources for the TB response.  </p> <p>Government, with support from technical partners, conducted investment cases for TB and HIV which aimed to investigate exactly what we need to do to stop TB and HIV infections and mortality.  </p> <p>We analysed TB and HIV interventions together, as both have a large impact on new TB cases and deaths from TB. We found that we would not be able to reach these targets unless we scale up all available HIV and TB interventions.  </p> <p>This includes continuing with our active case finding campaign, doing better at screening people at the highest risk of TB, and diagnosing and treating 90% of all TB cases.  </p> <p>If we do this, we can reduce TB deaths by 35% by 2020 and by 95% by 2035. We can reduce incidence by 20% in 2020 and by 90% in 2035.  </p> <p>These interventions will therefore massively reduce both the burden of TB in South Africa and, in the long run, the amount of money spent on diagnosis and treatment. In short, these investment cases found that by achieving three key targets we can significantly reduce the burden of TB and HIV.  </p> <p>These are the 90-90-90 targets – which mean that we need to test at least 90% of those most vulnerable to these diseases; treat at least 90% of those found to have these diseases; and ensure that 90% of those with TB are cured and that at least 90% of those with HIV are virally suppressed.</p> <p>This is a very important finding and I wish to congratulate all those that participated in this process.  </p> <p>Let me also take this opportunity to announce that the reports on the Investment Case are now available for download from the SANAC website – either the short summary or the full report.  </p> <p>On the basis of the investment case for TB, government has allocated a further R240 million to the fight against TB in the 2017/18 financial year, which will increase to R500 million in the 2018/19 financial year.  </p> <p>We are concluding grant negotiations with the Global Fund for a further R600 million to support the TB response for another three years, again based on the results of the Investment Case.  </p> <p>These resources will help sustain the TB interventions we started among key populations, including inmates, miners and people living in informal settlements.  </p> <p>Ladies and Gentlemen,  </p> <p>Let me conclude by reiterating the important messages that we need to get out to our people.  </p> <p>All South Africans can act to reduce the likelihood of TB infection.  </p> <p>Something as simple as covering our mouths when we cough can make a huge difference.  </p> <p>All South Africans should know the symptoms of TB. These include coughing for two weeks or more, persistent fever for more than two weeks, and inexplicable weight loss, drenching sweats and fatigue.  </p> <p>Anyone experiencing these symptoms should immediately visit a health facility for investigation.  </p> <p>Those who are initiated on treatment need to adhere to and complete their treatment – to ensure that they recover fully and that they don’t develop drug resistance.  </p> <p>On World TB Day this year, it will be exactly 134 years since the bacterium that causes tuberculosis was identified.  </p> <p>At the time, the disease was responsible for the death of one out of every seven people in Europe and the Americas. And yet, even after a century of remarkable scientific progress, TB is today a significant cause of death globally with an estimated 2,000 deaths from TB per day.  </p> <p>Africa bears the brunt of the disease with 9 of the 22 high burden countries in our region.   While TB is an age-old disease, the world is still battling to eradicate it.   But we know that we can.  </p> <p>We, the people of Africa, have the means to end TB in our lifetime.  </p> <p>We have a plan. We are mobilising the resources.  </p> <p>We have the determination and the will.  </p> <p>We will succeed.  </p> <p>I thank you.</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.thepresidency.gov.za/" target="_blank">The Presidency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/906" hreflang="en">The Presidency</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/707" hreflang="en">Health</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/speeches" hreflang="en">Speeches</a></div> Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:14:51 +0000 Senzi 750202 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/speeches/deputy-president-cyril-ramaphosa-address-mark-world-tb-day-marapong-stadium-lephalale-23#comments Deputy President David Mabuza: SANAC Plenary Meeting https://www.gov.za/news/speeches/deputy-president-david-mabuza-sanac-plenary-meeting-29-jun-2018 <span> Deputy President David Mabuza: SANAC Plenary Meeting</span> <span><span>Londekile</span></span> <span>Fri, 06/29/2018 - 10:09</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2018-06-29T12:00:00Z">29 Jun 2018</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h3>Opening remarks by Deputy President David Mabuza at the SANAC Plenary Meeting, Polokwane, Limpopo Province</h3> <p>Our host and Premier of Limpopo Province, Mr. Stan Mathabatha,<br />The Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi,<br />Minister of Higher Education and Training, Ms Naledi Pandor,<br />Deputy Ministers, MECs, Premiers, and Mayors present,<br />Deputy Chair of SANAC, Ms. Steve Letsike,<br />Leaders of the SANAC Sectors in our midst,<br /><br />Good morning and a warm welcome to this plenary of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC).<br /><br />We are gathered inspired by the call that our bold and combined actions must count to end the pandemics of AIDS and TB.<br /><br />We meet in a province that is synonymous with courageous and united action in the course of improving the lives and wellbeing of our people.<br /><br />But we sadly meet at a time when the people of this province and our nation, are mourning and preparing to return to the soil the mortal remains of one of the finest daughters of this province whose life was defined by compassion and the truism of lending a hand to life.<br /><br />And so, may we all rise and observe a moment of silence to honour the memory of our departed sister and outstanding leader, Mme Joyce Mashamba who dedicated her life to freedom and the vision of a united, non-racial, non-sexist, equal and prosperous society.<br /><br />Till her last days, she fought to restore the dignity of our people and the defeat of poverty, unemployment, inequality and disease.<br /><br />Ladies and Gentlemen,<br /><br />In my capacity as Chairperson of the South African AIDS Council (SANAC), I wish to convey my gratitude to all of you for the critical work you have been doing in building much needed networks to ensure that our beloved country is counted as one of the leading and visionary countries in the fight against HIV, TB and STIs globally.<br /><br />Through your patriotism, vigor and commitment, our fight against HIV, TB and STIs has resulted in the slowing down of these epidemics although, not at a pace that we aspire to.<br /><br />And congratulations to SANAC and all our social partners for recently hosting a successful TB Conference in Durban. At that conference, we agreed to act urgently, decisively and collaboratively in ensuring that no one is left behind from being cured from TB infection.<br /><br />By working together and relentlessly to implement our National Strategic Plan, South Africans will be healthier; they will live longer; and they stand a better chance to accelerate the development of our country.<br /><br />And we remain hopeful and encouraged by the recent passing of the National Health Insurance Bill. This marks a turning point and a break from a past defined by a wasteful, inequitable, and unsustainable health provision system for our developing nation. <br /><br />As we move ahead to ensure that the health rights of all South Africans are protected, we know that SANAC will again play a pivotal role in mobilizing all South Africans behind the vision of quality health provision for all.<br /><br />As you would know, our National Strategic Plan 2017-2022 is closely aligned and guided by the National Development Plan.<br /><br />It locates our coordinated response to HIV, TB and STIs within the broader response to economic and social development.<br /><br />Unlike yesterday, today we know better that these diseases are not only a biomedical challenge, but also a function and outcome of the quality of life that people live.<br /><br />Therefore, these illnesses cannot be divorced from our struggle against poverty, inequality and unemployment.<br /><br />The efforts against these ills are mutually reinforcing as progress in reducing the burden of disease contributes to development, while faster development improves our ability to address the social and structural drivers of HIV, TB and STIs.<br /><br />As part of the Global community and signatory to the Sustainable Development Goals our Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, who is also our Global Ambassador on HIV, TB and STIs, will today provide us with latest international developments on the HIV and TB pandemics and how our country features in these.<br /><br />We look forward to this presentation by Minister Motsoaledi who will also provide us with more details on the upcoming United Nations High Level Meeting (UNHLM) on TB scheduled for September in New York.<br /><br />As a country we must work together to take a united message of all the partners of SANAC.<br /><br />By speaking as a united voice, we will effectively communicate to the world our multi-sectoral response in the fight against TB.<br /><br />This will augur well for our nation and health sector, especially since our Minister is the incumbent Chairperson of the Board of the Global Stop TB Partnership, and this gathering of world leaders is the brainchild of this body.<br /><br />Once again, we thank you Minister Motsoaledi for your leadership, for always raising our flag high, and for your unrelenting activism for the health rights of all people, especially those from the developing world.<br /><br />We are also very pleased that Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu is with us to represent SANAC’s critical ally, the Department of Social Development.<br /><br />We look forward to the Deputy Minister’s update on the implementation of the National Strategic Plan in so far as it relates to the social and structural drivers of HIV, TB and STIs.<br /><br />We thank the Department of Social Development and other departments for assuming much needed leadership within our multi-sectoral approach to ensure that resources are continuously mobilised to fight hunger, unemployment, and underdevelopment since these conditions fuel the spread and burden of diseases.<br /><br />During the World TB Day Commemoration in March, I called on all Premiers to finalise their provincial implementation plans and to move forward with speed in execution towards achieving the goals and targets of the National Strategic Plan.<br /><br />Today, we will receive a report on the completion and implementation of these plans, supported with complete and multi-sectoral district implementation plans.<br /><br />As we all know, a major factor in successfully implementing the National Strategic Plan, is the functionality of the AIDS Councils at all levels, from national all the way to the ward level. Today our meeting will be apprised by our Premiers on progress made thus far in reaching the targets of the National Strategic Plan.<br /><br />In July this year I will be leading the South Africa delegation to the 22nd International AIDS Conference in the Netherlands. That conference will bring together scientists, policymakers, world leaders, and people living with HIV to discuss successes and challenges across the world.<br /><br />We expect that South Africa’s contribution to global knowledge on HIV, AIDS and TB will be immense, significant, and impactful.<br /><br />There is much that others can learn from our experience, just as we stand to benefit from the wealth of expertise from around the world. The SANAC CEO, Dr. Sandile Buthelezi, will be providing us with more details on this conference.<br /><br />As we open this plenary, I wish to thank you once more for your hard work and commitment to the mission and goals of SANAC.<br /><br />Let our actions count.<br /><br />I thank you.</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.thepresidency.gov.za/" target="_blank">The Presidency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/906" hreflang="en">The Presidency</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/707" hreflang="en">Health</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/speeches" hreflang="en">Speeches</a></div> Fri, 29 Jun 2018 08:09:36 +0000 Londekile 780829 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/speeches/deputy-president-david-mabuza-sanac-plenary-meeting-29-jun-2018#comments Deputy President David Mabuza: World TB Day Commemoration 2021 https://www.gov.za/news/speeches/deputy-president-david-mabuza-world-tb-day-commemoration-2021-24-mar-2021 <span> Deputy President David Mabuza: World TB Day Commemoration 2021</span> <span><span>Vuyelwa</span></span> <span>Wed, 03/24/2021 - 14:34</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2021-03-24T12:00:00Z">24 Mar 2021</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h3>Address by Deputy President David Mabuza on the occasion of South Africa's World TB Day Commemoration, Mpumalanga Province</h3> <p>Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, <br />Premier of Mpumalanga Province, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane<br />Deputy Ministers,<br />Mayors in attendance, <br />Deputy Chairperson of SANAC, Ms Steve Letsike,<br />CEO of the SANAC Trust, Dr Thembisile Xulu,<br />Representative of the World Health Organisation, Dr Owen Kaluwa, <br />Representative of the US Mission to South Africa, Mr Todd Haskell,<br />Representatives from business, labour, and broader civil society,  <br />Co-Programme Directors, MEC for Health Ms Sasekani Manzini and SANAC Civil Society Forum Deputy Chairperson, Mr Solly Nduku, <br />Ladies and Gentlemen,<br /><br />Today’s commemoration of World TB Day is like no other in the recent past. Globally, almost all nations of the world are engulfed by the anguish and hardship of Covid-19 which continues to obliterate lives and livelihoods on an unprecedented scale. The whole world is grappling to adapt to the ravaging impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure that we contain the spread of the disease and rebuild economies decimated by the disruption of trade and global supply chains.<br /><br />Over the past year, governments have had to respond to the overwhelming demands of Covid-19 on national health systems. The capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of national health systems continue to be strained by waves of infections, hospitalisations, and deaths.<br /><br />To some extent, national lockdown and restrictions of movement contributed to the disruption of access to health services and the reduction in the number of TB detections as patient contact and tracing services became difficult during lockdown periods. <br /><br />As a global community of nations, we are commemorating World TB Day fully aware, and alive to the threats and negative impacts of Covid-19 on the fight against TB. This pandemic has the capacity to erode the achievements and progress achieved to date in the fight against the spread of TB.<br /><br />The potential diversion of priority focus and financial resources away from TB programmes to fund the responses to the Covid-19 pandemic pose serious risks to the consolidation of global efforts to end TB. The deepening levels of poverty, malnutrition and unequal access to TB treatment and care may undermine efforts to meet global targets to end TB.  <br /><br />Today, we are reminded, as citizens of the world, that we have to act with a sense of urgency in pursuit of TB targets advocated in the Sustainable Development Goals, the World Health Organisation End TB Strategy, and the 2018 Political Declaration of the UN Meeting on TB.<br /><br />While challenges of Covid-19 will persist in the foreseeable future, we are encouraged by progress made in the fight against TB. According to the World Health Organisation’s 2020 Global TB Report, the number of people treated for TB has grown since the 2018 UN high level meeting, with over 14 million people reached with TB care in 2018 and 2019. The number of people provided with TB preventive treatment has quadrupled since 2015, from 1 million in 2015 to over 4 million in 2019. <br /><br />We need to consolidate and build on these achievements to enhance equitable access to quality and timely diagnosis, prevention, treatment and care.<br /><br />As one of the 30 countries with a high burden of TB, we are joining the world to galvanise our own society to realise that “The Clock is Ticking: Let’s Find, Treat, and End TB Now”. It is a theme that resonates well with the call for global solidarity and collaboration in the fight against TB. Time is of the essence. There is no room for complacency.<br /><br />We are calling on all South Africans to rally behind national efforts to end TB and scale up our national response through urgently finding, initiating and retaining TB clients in treatment and care. We should also work hard to regain those who have fallen by the wayside. Each and every one of us has a role to play in the fight to end TB. <br /><br />Our National Strategic Plan on HIV, TB and STIs that was launched in 2017 remains our guiding implementation blue-print that enables multi-stakeholder participation and collaboration in the fight against HIV, TB and STIs.<br /><br />In terms of this plan, we had targeted to diagnose at least 90% of all people infected with TB. We had also committed to treating 100 percent of those who have tested positive, and decrease TB deaths by at least 30 percent. <br /><br />This year, the National Strategic Plan is nearing the finish line, yet the numbers in terms of targets we had set for HIV, TB and STIs, remain stubbornly high. We set for ourselves the target to reduce new TB infections from 450 000 to 315 000 per year. <br /><br />Data from the recent TB Prevalence Survey, indicates that 390 000 people became infected with the virus in 2018, just a year after the launch of this National Strategic Plan. <br /><br />Out of the estimated 390 000 people infected with TB, only 60% of them were diagnosed. This suggests that there is a large number of people who are walking around with the infection but are not on treatment. That is dangerous considering that one person infected with TB could potentially infect a further 15 people. <br /><br />The survey also revealed that we had underestimated the prevalence of asymptomatic TB. Nearly 60% of people who tested positive for TB did not display any of the classic symptoms. This means we need to refine our case detection approach. To achieve this, we must work together as communities and health facilities. <br /><br />SANAC remains central to all our national efforts of mobilising various sectors of society to ensure that we curb the spread of TB and eliminate infections. Working with all social partners, community formations, and community leaders, government is committed to urgently finding, initiating and retaining TB patients in the treatment and care. <br /><br />Through our ‘Cheka Impilo’ campaign we should ensure that everyone has the opportunity to regularly screen and test for TB at the nearest clinic so that they are initiated on treatment when they test positive. We are employing digital tools and platforms to raise community awareness and integrate TB and Covid-19 screening services. <br /><br />A TB HealthCheck mobile application that allows individuals to screen for TB risk and symptoms in order to reduce transmissions, has been recently launched. This mobile application is designed to make self-screening easy and efficient, while also identifying individuals who need to get tested. It refers those who require a test to public health facilities for a free TB test. The system is integrated into HealthCheck, which is the Department of Health’s Covid-19 digital self-assessment tool. <br /><br />More importantly, our TB response also prioritises communities in Districts with the high TB burden to ensure that we contain the spread of infections and turn the situation around. For instance, Ehlanzeni District, our host for this year’s commemoration, is among the Districts with the high TB burden in South Africa and has been one of the hardest hit areas by the disease. We are all here today to underscore the importance and urgency of the need to work with communities and all social partners in this District to ensure that we eliminate the spread of TB and save lives. <br /><br />SANAC will continue to work with provincial and local structures to drive specific interventions in line with the goals and targets of the National Strategic Plan on HIV, TB and STIs.<br /><br />SANAC has prioritised a number of interventions focusing on mobilising targeted sectors of society in response to prevalence survey reports and trends. One of these interventions focuses on men’s behavioural change. <br /><br />According to the results of the latest TB prevalence survey report, TB prevalance is 1.6 times higher in men compared to women. <br /><br />In this regard, the SANAC Men’s Sector has done commendable work through various platforms in an effort to sensitise men about the importance of fostering health seeking behaviour. Until we reach and change men’s perspective in every setting, we will never win the battle against TB. <br /><br />We therefore call on all men across the country to be counted in the nation’s efforts to end TB. Unless men heed this call, the well-being of South Africans will forever lie in the balance. Men must be encouraged to test for TB so that they get treated early before they spread the disease within their families and the entire community.<br /><br />Notwithstanding challenges that we are dealing with, we are happy that we have set up strong collaborative platforms with our communities as well as our local and international partners.<br /><br />We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our international and local partners who have made contributions to making our HIV, TB and STI programmes a success. We are grateful to work together with our global partners and donors, including the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Response and the United Nations Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.<br /><br />We would also like to thank our local private sector partners who have made contributions to the implementation of our HIV, TB and STI programmes.<br /><br />We need continue to mobilise additional resources to fund our programmes and broaden our footprint to cover more areas in the course of rolling out TB prevention programmes.<br /><br />To advance policy reforms that prioritise TB, we will continue to enjoin the contribution of all public representatives and leaders such as parliamentarians, legislators, traditional leaders, and health care workers.<br /><br />We are pleased with progress made by the South African TB Caucus Secretariat, in their efforts of establishing TB Caucuses in all provinces of the country. The TB Caucus is a non-partisan country structure that forms part of the Global TB Caucus, an international network up of over 2500 parliamentarians from over 150 countries across the globe who work collectively and individually, across geographical divides and by engaging with civil society and other stakeholders towards ending the TB epidemic.<br /><br />This work is important in enabling legislators to advocate for the financial resources towards the TB response and marshal policy reforms that enable the effective roll-out of TB prevention programmes.<br /><br />Across the world, we need foster and deepen multilateral platforms of collaboration in the fight against TB, Covid-19 and many other disease outbreaks that threaten human lives and the catastrophic collapse of the global economy. At the heart of this is the genuine desire to eliminate poverty, social disparities and inequalities in order enhance economic inclusion and shared prosperity. The poor and vulnerable sectors of our must access universal health coverage so that they improve the quality of their lives.<br /><br />A human rights approach must always define the nature of global solidarity and cooperation so that we build a better world, free from poverty and the burden of disease<br /><br />Thank you.</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.thepresidency.gov.za/" target="_blank">The Presidency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/906" hreflang="en">The Presidency</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/707" hreflang="en">Health</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/speeches" hreflang="en">Speeches</a></div> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:34:52 +0000 Vuyelwa 805340 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/speeches/deputy-president-david-mabuza-world-tb-day-commemoration-2021-24-mar-2021#comments Gauteng Health on end of Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospital strike https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/gauteng-health-end-dr-yusuf-dadoo-hospital-strike-07-mar-2019 <span> Gauteng Health on end of Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospital strike</span> <span><span>Vuyelwa</span></span> <span>Thu, 03/07/2019 - 16:06</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2019-03-07T12:00:00Z">07 Mar 2019</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h3>Services restored at Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospital</h3> <p>Following a four-day unprotected strike at Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospital in Krugersdorp, the Gauteng Department of Health has obtained and served the court interdict to the striking employees.</p> <p>During the strike, outpatients were prevented from accessing the services, ambulance were prevented from entering the hospital, elective surgeries were postponed and critical patients were transferred to Leratong Hospital.</p> <p>“As a department we were left with no option but to approach the courts to interdict the strikers and restore services to the facility. Although we respect the worker’s right to strike they should do so within the confines of the law, however, in the health facilities the primacy of the patients should reign supreme.</p> <p>“The employees at Dr Yusuf Dadoo embarked on unlawful or an unprotected strike which left patients unattended and risking their lives,” said Gauteng Head of Department Professor Mkhululi Lukhele.</p> <p>The court order declares the strike as unprotected and illegal in terms of section 68 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 as amended and it further ordered the responded to pay the cost of the application.</p> <p>The department has given the striking employees an ultimatum to go back to their work station with immediate effect and failure to heed the call will result in summary dismissal. In the meantime, the hospital is effecting principle of no work no pay.</p> <p>“I would also like to express my appreciation to the doctors, nurses, allied, administration and general staff who continued to provide services and assisted our patients during this period. This is a clear indication that we still have dedicated employees who have the interest of the patients and the community at heart”, concluded professor Lukhele.</p> <p>For more information please contact:<br />Lesemang Matuka<br />Cell: 072 025 3606</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-province field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Province</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/929" hreflang="en">Gauteng</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.health.gpg.gov.za/" target="_blank">Gauteng Health </a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/707" hreflang="en">Health</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gauteng field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/gauteng/gauteng-health" hreflang="en">Gauteng Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/media-statements" hreflang="en">Media Statements</a></div> Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:06:40 +0000 Vuyelwa 787359 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/gauteng-health-end-dr-yusuf-dadoo-hospital-strike-07-mar-2019#comments Gauteng health opens Paediatric Surgical Outpatient and Parental Sleep-Over Facility at Soweto’s Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/gauteng-health-opens-paediatric-surgical-outpatient-and-parental-sleep-over <span> Gauteng health opens Paediatric Surgical Outpatient and Parental Sleep-Over Facility at Soweto’s Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital</span> <span><span>lebang</span></span> <span>Mon, 12/18/2017 - 08:29</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2017-12-17T12:00:00Z">17 Dec 2017</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h3>Gauteng Health, GSK and Surgeons for Little Lives opened a new Paediatric Surgery Outpatient Clinic at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital</h3> <p>As part of continued partnership with the private sector, the Gauteng Department of Health, global healthcare company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Surgeons for Little Lives, a local non-profit organisation, today opened a newly built Paediatric Surgical Outpatient and Parental Sleep-Over Facility at Soweto’s Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.<br /> <br />The new clinic will cater for infants and children with paediatric surgical conditions, providing the first integrated service offering support for families of young patients.<br /> <br /> MEC Gwen Ramokgopa said the old paediatric surgery clinic required a complete overhaul. The new facility is a very significant project and it will go a long way in assisting the department to improve the quality of care delivered to children, their caregivers and families.<br /> <br />‘’We are patient centred department and the new centre is in line with our endevours to ensure the patients comfort in our facilities. The clinic will house a parental sleep-over facility, allowing children the opportunity to have family support while admitted as inpatients to the hospital, often for prolonged periods of time”,<br /> <br />“I want to thank Surgions for little lives, GSK and Mediclinic for this facility which was done within times frames. We have learnt from surgical project that we need to work together to realise the recovery of the health system. The health system as it now is on a precipice. I'm telling the gospel truth. There is no other truth other than that. The budget that we have for the department is not able to carry us the whole year. We need to look at working differently to ensure that every resource that we have we use it optimally and responsibly. Whether it is cleaning material, laboratory test, medication, ordering x-rays or other investigations, every resource must be optimally utilised. I believe if we use our resources more optimally our budget can stretch and push back the imminent crises, concluded MEC Ramokgopa.<br /> <br />“This is a great initiative which shows what can be achieved when the private sector partners with us in the public service. We are grateful to both GSK and Surgeons for Little Lives for this historic venture. The patients treated here will extend beyond Gauteng citizens only because patient referrals are expected to come from across the country. We are thrilled that the new paediatric surgery outpatient clinic will increase our ability to improve our duty of care and the number of patients treated in our department of Paediatric Surgery”, said the acting CEO of Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital Dr Sifiso Maseko.</p> <p>“Together with the Department of Health, GSK, and crucial support from Mediclinic, we have worked hard to see this project materialise, turning a pipe dream into reality.  We are confident that this Outpatient Clinic and Parental Sleep-Over Facility will play an important role in improving access to quality healthcare for children, overcoming infrastructural and capacity challenges as well as improving resources for nurses and doctors. The outpatient department will take our clinical care, training and research to the next level. By providing support facilities for caregivers and family members we are not only decreasing the anxiety levels for children but alleviating some of the day-to-day workload of nursing staff who have previously provided motherly duties while patients were unable to be present at the hospital”, said Professor. Jerome Loveland, Chairman of the Board, Surgeons for Little Lives.<br /> <br />For more information please contact:<br />Lesemang Matuka<br />Cell: 072 025 3605<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:mediaenquiries@gauteng.gov.za">mediaenquiries@gauteng.gov.za</a>.</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-province field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Province</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/929" hreflang="en">Gauteng</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.health.gpg.gov.za/" target="_blank">Gauteng Health </a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/707" hreflang="en">Health</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gauteng field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/gauteng/gauteng-health" hreflang="en">Gauteng Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/media-statements" hreflang="en">Media Statements</a></div> Mon, 18 Dec 2017 06:29:33 +0000 lebang 775947 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/gauteng-health-opens-paediatric-surgical-outpatient-and-parental-sleep-over#comments Gauteng Typhoid patient dies from kidney related illness https://www.gov.za/speeches/gauteng-typhoid-patient-dies-kidney-related-illness-8-feb-2016-0000 <span> Gauteng Typhoid patient dies from kidney related illness</span> <span><span>lebang</span></span> <span>Mon, 02/08/2016 - 13:42</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2016-02-08T12:00:00Z">08 Feb 2016</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>A 22-year-old patient who was treated for Typhoid fever at the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Tshwane has died from kidney related sickness on Sunday, 07 February 2016.</p> <p>The Gauteng Department of Health wishes to highlight, however, that the patient’s Typhoid fever had been well managed and as such the fever was not the cause of her death.</p> <p>Typhoid fever does not kill when it is detected early and well managed clinically. To prevent any spread of the fever the Department continues to plead for sustained practice of good hygiene which includes:</p> <ul><li>Washing hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the toilet, before handling food, eating and after handling a baby;</li> <li>Ensuring that all food is stored in a clean and cool place;</li> <li>Washing all fruits and vegetables before eating / cooking;</li> <li>Keeping the environment clean; and</li> <li>If unsure of water safety, boil or treat water with bleach before use.</li> </ul><p>Anyone who suspects symptoms of Typhoid fever should immediately seek medical advice at their nearest clinic.  </p> <p>For more information please contact:<br />Steve Mabona<br />Cell: 072 574 3860<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:mediaenquiries@gauteng.gov.za">mediaenquiries@gauteng.gov.za</a></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-province field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Province</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/929" hreflang="en">Gauteng</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.health.gpg.gov.za/" target="_blank">Gauteng Health </a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/707" hreflang="en">Health</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gauteng field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/gauteng/gauteng-health" hreflang="en">Gauteng Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/media-statements" hreflang="en">Media Statements</a></div> Mon, 08 Feb 2016 11:42:14 +0000 lebang 748763 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/speeches/gauteng-typhoid-patient-dies-kidney-related-illness-8-feb-2016-0000#comments International AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2016 https://www.gov.za/news/events/health-awareness-events/international-aids-candlelight-memorial-2016 <span> International AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2016</span> <span><span>Sanita</span></span> <span>Fri, 11/20/2015 - 14:40</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>15 May</p> <p><img alt="International AIDS Candkekight Memorial logo" src="https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/candlelight.png?itok=myPqfRWT" style="width: 196px; height: 130px;" /></p> <p>The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, coordinated by the Global Network of People living with HIV is one of the world’s oldest and largest grassroots mobilisation campaigns for HIV awareness in the world. Started in 1983, the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial takes place <strong>every third Sunday in May</strong> and is led by a coalition of some 1 200 community organisations in 115 countries.</p> <p>The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is much more than just a memorial. The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial serves as a community mobilisation campaign to raise social consciousness about HIV and AIDS. With 33 million people living with HIV today, the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial serves as an important intervention for global solidarity, breaking down barriers of stigma and discrimination, and giving hope to new generations.</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-speech-event-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Event Category</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/event-category/health-awareness-events" hreflang="en">Health awareness events</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/707" hreflang="en">Health</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/710" hreflang="en">HIV and AIDS</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/events" hreflang="en">Events</a></div> Fri, 20 Nov 2015 12:40:25 +0000 Sanita 746586 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/events/health-awareness-events/international-aids-candlelight-memorial-2016#comments MEC Qedani Mahlangu on Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital power cuts https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/mec-qedani-mahlangu-chris-hani-baragwanath-hospital-power-cuts-17-nov-2015 <span> MEC Qedani Mahlangu on Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital power cuts</span> <span><span>lebang</span></span> <span>Tue, 11/17/2015 - 14:20</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2015-11-17T12:00:00Z">17 Nov 2015</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h3>Patient care not compromised by power cuts at Bara hospital</h3> <p>The Gauteng Health MEC, Ms Qedani Mahlangu, has noted with concern power cuts at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital this morning. MEC Mahlangu has assured the public that patient management was not compromised, as hospital generators kicked in promptly.<br /> <br />The hospital lost power around 3am today due to alleged cable theft in the area. The hospital’s 11 generators kicked in immediately, except one ICU generator.<br /> <br />Ms Mahlangu said the Department will investigate the reasons why the generator failed to kick in in order to ensure that such incident does not recur again.<br /> <br />All the patients (24) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Care at the time were evacuated to recovery theatre. Emergency Ambulance was on standby to transfer patients to other facilities, in case that was required.</p> <p>Power utility, City Power has assured the Department that power will be restored to the hospital sometime today.</p> <p>Enquiries:<br />Steve Mabona<br />Cell: 072 574 3860<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:mediaenquiries@gauteng.gov.za">mediaenquiries@gauteng.gov.za</a></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-province field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Province</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/929" hreflang="en">Gauteng</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.health.gpg.gov.za/" target="_blank">Gauteng Health </a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/707" hreflang="en">Health</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/media-statements" hreflang="en">Media Statements</a></div> Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:20:33 +0000 lebang 746391 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/mec-qedani-mahlangu-chris-hani-baragwanath-hospital-power-cuts-17-nov-2015#comments MEC Qedani Mahlangu on key cancer drug https://www.gov.za/speeches/drug-shortage-30-jan-2017-0000 <span> MEC Qedani Mahlangu on key cancer drug</span> <span><span>Vuyelwa</span></span> <span>Mon, 01/30/2017 - 15:01</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2017-01-30T12:00:00Z">30 Jan 2017</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h3>No drug shortage in Gauteng hospitals</h3> <p>The Gauteng Department of Health can confirm and assure the public that there is no shortage of key cancer drug (Cisplatin) that is used to increase the effectiveness of radiation treatment for cervical cancer, also utilised by paediatric oncology, and prescribed by clinicians in haematology.</p> <p>There are, indeed, challenges with supply of the drug, which National Department of Health is attending to. The Gauteng Health MEC Ms Qedani Mahlangu wishes to assure the public that drug stocks are at satisfactory level in all our facilities and there is no need to panic.</p> <p>For more information please contact:<br />Steve Mabona<br />Cell: 072 574 3860</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-province field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Province</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/929" hreflang="en">Gauteng</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.health.gpg.gov.za/" target="_blank">Gauteng Health </a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/707" hreflang="en">Health</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gauteng field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/gauteng/gauteng-health" hreflang="en">Gauteng Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/media-statements" hreflang="en">Media Statements</a></div> Mon, 30 Jan 2017 13:01:04 +0000 Vuyelwa 760274 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/speeches/drug-shortage-30-jan-2017-0000#comments MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo: KwaZulu-Natal Health Prov Budget Vote 2015/16 https://www.gov.za/news/speeches/mec-sibongiseni-dhlomo-kwazulu-natal-health-prov-budget-vote-201516-14-may-2015 <span> MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo: KwaZulu-Natal Health Prov Budget Vote 2015/16</span> <span><span>Vuyelwa</span></span> <span>Thu, 05/14/2015 - 09:19</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2015-05-14T12:00:00Z">14 May 2015</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Madam Speaker Premier of KwaZulu-Natal – Honourable Senzo Mchunu, Macingwane Chairperson and Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Portfolio Committee on Health Fellow Members of the Executive Council Honourable Members of the Legislature Mayors, Councillors and Amakhosi Chairperson and Members of the Provincial AIDS Council The Acting Head of the Department of Health – Dr Lindiwe Simelane Senior Managers in the Department of Health Health workers across the length and breadth of the Province Distinguished guests People of KwaZulu-Natal Members of the Media, Ladies and gentlemen Madam Speaker, as a Department that employs a little less than 80 000 civil servants, we deem it appropriate to pay tribute to our fallen accomplished and caring Minister of Public Service and Administration; Hon. Collins Chabane - May his soul rest in eternal peace.</p> <p>Our 2015 Budget Presentation coincides with the celebration of 60 years of the Freedom Charter, whereby our forbearers articulated the following ambition for health care delivery in our country: “A preventative health scheme shall be run by the state; Free medical care and hospitalisation shall be provided for all, with special care for mothers and young children…” This pronouncement by our people in 1955 is in place. We just need to accelerate it. We need to strengthen it; National Health Insurance is our chosen vehicle to just do that. Madam Speaker, this presentation also coincides with the tabling of our country’s report that will be presented by our President, Hon Jacob Zuma, at the General World Assembly on progress made by South Africa in achieving the Millennium Developmental Goals. Today’s presentation is also in line with the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 and provides a summary of how the Department, through Operation Sukuma Sakhe and targeted health interventions, has made significant strides in improving the lives and wellbeing of our citizens.</p> <p><a href="http://www.kznhealth.gov.za/speeches/2015/Budget-Speech-2015-English.pdf">Full speech </a>[PDF]</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-province field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Province</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/930" hreflang="en">KwaZulu-Natal</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.kznhealth.gov.za/" target="_blank">KwaZulu-Natal Health </a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/680" hreflang="en">Budget: provincial</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/707" hreflang="en">Health</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/662" hreflang="en">Provincial government</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/speeches" hreflang="en">Speeches</a></div> Thu, 14 May 2015 07:19:17 +0000 Vuyelwa 738471 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/speeches/mec-sibongiseni-dhlomo-kwazulu-natal-health-prov-budget-vote-201516-14-may-2015#comments