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Government Linked
Valuable health and social services information including grants and pensions can be found on your Provincial and Local Government Housing department websites. Access c2cafrica 'Government database' for a comprehensive list of national and provincial departments, local government as well as information on Traditional Leadership and governance. |
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National Department of Health (DoH)
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http://www.doh.gov.za
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The DoH is committed to providing 'good, quality health care' for all. This website provides useful information about polio and measles vaccines, malaria, HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis (TB) and Tobacco. It is worth looking at the uniform patient fee schedule (patient fees) and the integrated nutrition programme (listed under: Programmes). A current news section, research information and programme information is also available on this website. The links web page of this site lists links to Provincial Health Departments as well as pharmaceutical (chemist/medicine) links and HIV/Aids and Breast Cancer awareness initiatives. |
National Department of Social Development
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http://www.welfare.gov.za
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Website provides basic information primarily about this Department's programmes and supporting legislation and documentation. |
South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) |
http://www.welfare.gov.za/sassa |
Recently established body which is committed to administering grants to the poor. Partnerships with civil society organizations will be fostered to further extend and improve quality of grant delivery. Lists provincial contact information (persons, addresses, phone numbers etc) for this body. |
Cape Gateway
(together with the Western Cape Provincial Department of Social Services and Poverty Alleviation)
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About: Social Grants and Pensions
http://www.capegateway.gov.za/
eng/directories/services/11586
HIV/Aids Services
http://www.capegateway.gov.za/
eng/directories/services/11500
Home Based Care
http://www.capegateway.gov.za/eng/
directories/services/11501/6392
Nutrition
http://www.capegateway.gov.za/eng/
directories/services/11512/6451
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Social Grants and Pensions: This website provides useful information about the variety of social grants and pensions available. In a quick and easy to read format each grant and pension is discussed. Find out the essential information about these services. Learn about: Grant-in-Aid for those who require full care through to disability grants and child care grants. Western Cape: Toll-free Social Services Helpline Tel: 0800 220 250 HIV/Aids Services: Training, Counseling, Information, Resources, Anti-retroviral details and much more available on this website Home Based Care: Information about resources available for those requiring formal or informal care at home re: physical, mental, emotional and social needs. Nutrition: Information on nutrition programmes (part of a National Government Programme that is been implemented in all provinces) Also available via the Cape Gateway Government Services website is information on dental, tuberculosis, homeless people, poverty, subsidies and funding (for non-profit organizations) and substance dependents (e.g. drugs, alcohol etc) |
Department of Health and Welfare
(Limpopo Provincial Department) |
http://www.norprov-health.co.za/welfare/default.htm |
Worthwhile site that provides information booklets in different languages regarding grants and health and social services. |
Department of Health
(KwaZulu Natal Provincial Department)
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http://www.kznhealth.gov.za |
This website provides practical information about hospitals, community services, health districts and education in KwaZulu Natal |
Department of Social Development
(Gauteng Provincial Department)
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http://www.socdev.gpg.gov.za |
Informative website with links to national programmes. Visit this site for information on grants, services, events and facilities in Gauteng. |
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| Health-e |
http://www.health-e.org.za |
This superb online media (magazine) website is bursting with important and up-to-date information about health. You can find research articles, Health fact sheets, Health resources as well as Government Health information and useful articles for everyone to use. If there's a health project or medication project coming to your town (or that you will be eligible for) it will be listed on this website. |
South African Online
(Health Organizations) |
http://www.southafrica.co.za/
health/organisations.html |
Visit this site for weblinks and information on health and social organizations located through-out South Africa. |
| Avert (International Aids Charity) |
http://www.avert.org/aidssouthafrica.htm |
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| Management Services for Health (MSH) |
South African Integrated Technical Services Assistance Contract (TASC): Access and Use of Medical care services for Child health, reproductive health and HIV/Aids:
http://www.msh.org/programs/
southafrica_tasc.html
and: Index of African Programmes:
http://www.msh.org/where_
msh_works/africa/index.html |
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is committed to providing basic health services that communities can depend on and enjoy an improved quality of life as a result of these services. MSH is a "private, nonprofit educational and scientific organization working to close the gap between what is known about public health problems and what is done to solve them. The TASC programme is currently working with the National Department of Health and the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and North West Provincial Departments of Health. |
| Breast Cancer Organization |
http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org |
A comprehensive website which answers your leading questions about Breast Cancer. Sections include information on early warning signs and self diagnosis. |
| National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) |
http://www.nehawu.org.za |
A useful site for those in working in these sectors (employers and employees) as well as those committed to health equity. NEHAWU is an established union (linked to COSATU) representing workers interests and needs. It uses its collective action to work towards improving and changing service delivery for the benefit of communities. It believes that 'communities and
workers must be part of decisions and running of Public Institutions'. It actively strives to ensure workers medical aid schemes, provident funds and assurances meet the needs of the people. It is currently tackling HIV infection insurance payment, Social Relief Loans and Income protection issues. |
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