Primary health care represents a change from curative approach to preventive
approach to rendering health care services. The study analyses the problems
encountered in the administration of primary health care in South Africa with specific
reference to the Emfuleni Local Authority. The study describes the role of
international institutions in the administration of primary health care in South Africa.
Furthermore, the. historical development, the role of the National Department of
Health in the administration of primary health care services is outlined. The study also
investigates the role of the Gauteng Provincial Department of Health regarding the
implementation of district health system, health promotion, the involvement of the
private sector and NGO's in primary health care. Problems encountered by the
Emfuleni Local Authority such as la~k finance, personnel shortages, security,
urbanisation, non-involvement of traditional healers and citizen apathy are
investigated. Lastly, governmental relations for primary health care are described. / Public Administration and Management / M. Admin (Public Administration)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/17434 |
| Date | 11 1900 |
| Creators | Mello, David Mbati |
| Contributors | Adlem, W. L. J., Smith, F. H. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (xi, 153 leaves) |
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