The WHO’s new African leader could be a shot in the arm for poorer countries
The article below was published online by the Conversation. The article was written by Professor David Sanders a founding and Steering Committe member and of People's Health Movement -South Africa and the current Co-Chair of the People's Health Movement Global. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus is the first African to be elected as the Director-General of...
Media Statement; PHM-SA Condemns The Murder of Children In The Eastern Cape.
PHM-SA Condemns The Murder of Children In The Eastern Cape. The People’s Health Movement South Africa is devastated by on-going murders and abuse of children in the Eastern Cape, especially in the Port St Johns area. In 2014 People’s Health Movement SA marched to Port St Johns Police Station, highlighting murder and abuse of women and children,...
2017 Human Rights Budget Speech.
The below is a Human Rights Budget Speech supported by a number of Civil Society Organizations including The People's Health Movement South Africa. 2017 Human Rights Budget Speech 21 February 2017 People of South Africa, I have the honour to present the 2017 Human Rights Budget Speech. As a constitutional democracy, ours is a government which is...
The People’s Health Movement South Africa Applauds Health Ombudsman Professor Malegapuru Makgoba’s Report
The People’s Health Movement South Africa applauds Health Ombudsman Professor Malegapuru Makgoba’s report into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of mentally ill patients in Gauteng in 2016. The subtitle of the report — "No guns: 94+ silent deaths and still counting" — is highly appropriate in the light of the chilling findings of the...
People’s Health Movement tribute to Dr Halfdan Mahler
Below is a tribute to Dr Halfdan written by the People’s Health Movement Global Dr. Halfdan Mahler, three times Director General of the World Health Organisation, passed away in Geneva on 14th December at the age of 93. Dr Mahler’s vision inspired the Alma Ata Declaration on Primary Health Care in 1978, and the related call for ‘Health for All...
National Health Assembly (NHA) 2016
The People’s Movement South Africa, Section27 and Treatment Action Campaign hosted the National Health Assembly on 24-26 June 2016, which was attended by 156 delegates from 31 organisations. The reports and documents of the Assemble are below. The People’s Health Manifesto In 2016, the South African Constitution celebrates 20 years since it was...
Press Statement; In Solidarity With The Gauteng Community Health Care Forum (GCHCF)
Today the People's Health Movement South Africa stands in solidarity with the The Gauteng Community Health Care Forum (GCHCF) who are protesting against the continuing disregard of Community Healthcare Workers' (CHWs) labour rights by the Gauteng Department of Health (DoH). Community health workers (CHWs) form the backbone of the primary health...
The People’s Health Movement South Africa stands behind the call for free higher education for all
A year ago, students first mobilised in protest at the South African Government’s lack of commitment to free education for all, and poor acknowledgement of the lived experience of the majority of students at South African universities. Again this year, massive protests have been sparked by the announcement of a capping of fee increases to 0% for...
PHASA Workshop Report; Is there a better pill in the house? Civil Society action to treat the National Health Crisis
Below is the report of the PHASA workshop which was hosted by the People's Health Movement at the PHASA conference on 19 September 2016 in East London, South Africa. Is there a better pill in the house? Civil Society action to treat the National Health Crisis The People’s Health Movement (PHM) held a workshop at the Public Health Association of...
Doctors Speak Out – Rights and occupational safety of junior doctors
The People’s Health Movement South Africa, Tygerberg Students Council and Junior Doctors Associ ation of South Africa will be hosting a public meeting on the Occupational Rights and Safety of Junior Doctors. The event will feature guest speakers, Dr Yumna Moosa and Dr Michael van Niekerk, who will be speaking on the challenges regarding doctors'...