Title: Health care reform and the crisis of HIV and AIDS in South Africa.

POPLINE Document Number: 194596

Author(s):

Benatar SR

Source citation:

New England Journal of Medicine, 2004 Jul 1;351(1):81-92.

Abstract:

South Africa’s transition to a democracy — characterized by a liberal constitution, a bill of rights, and attempts to pursue reconciliation rather than revenge — has been widely admired as a paradigm shift in human relationships from seemingly inevitable conflict to a negotiated peace. The challenge of narrowing racial disparities in health care is a formidable one for the new government. 1,2 The high rates of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and full-blown AIDS add another layer of complexity. In this review I evaluate health care reform and responses to the pandemic of HIV and AIDS during the first decade of the new democracy. (author's)

Keywords:

South Africa
Critique
Evaluation
HIV Positive Persons
Policymakers
Medical Students
HIV Prevention
AIDS Prevention
Social Problems
Financing, Government
Health Insurance
Health Policy
Legislation
Africa, Southern
Africa, Sub Saharan
Africa
Developing Countries
HIV Infections
Viral Diseases
Diseases
Administrative Personnel
Organization and Administration
Students
Education
AIDS
Financial Activities
Economic Factors
Policy