Healthcare in South Africa
Healthcare in South Africa
Healthcare in South Africa (pronunciation: /ˈhɛlθkeər ɪn saʊθ ˈæfrɪkə/) refers to the provision of health services by public and private entities in the Republic of South Africa.
Etymology
The term "healthcare" is derived from the Old English words "hǣlth" meaning "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well," and "carian" meaning "to care for, undertake, carry out." The term "South Africa" is a geographical reference to the southernmost region of the African continent.
Public Healthcare
Public healthcare in South Africa is primarily provided by the government through the Department of Health. The public healthcare system includes primary health care services provided by government hospitals, clinics, and community healthcare centres.
Private Healthcare
Private healthcare in South Africa is often more expensive but offers higher quality services, shorter waiting times, and access to specialized treatments. Private healthcare providers include private hospitals, clinics, and medical practitioners.
Related Terms
- Universal Health Coverage: A health care system where everyone has access to quality health services and is protected against financial risk.
- National Health Insurance: A financing system that is designed to pool funds to provide access to quality, affordable personal health services for all South Africans.
- Healthcare provider: An individual or institution that provides preventive, curative, promotional, rehabilitative or palliative health services.
- Healthcare reform: Changes in health policy that aim to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, value, or access to healthcare.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Healthcare in South Africa
- Wikipedia's article - Healthcare in South Africa
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