Quick Public Health Facts

Number of Medical Aids

There are 99 medical aid schemes in South Africa with 8.2 million members – leaving 84% of the population reliant on the public sector. (Marianne Merten), The Star 26/07/11

Number of doctors in South Africa

Currently there are 17 801 GPs and 9 630 specialists working in South Africa, achieving a ratio of 55 doctors per 100 000 people. (Economex November 2010)

Millenium Development Goals

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Legislation