Health Systems Trust Conference
Leading public health NGO - Health Systems Trust (HST) - will examine the impact of the Sustainable Development Goals on health care in South Africa at its conference in May.
In December, South Africa moved a step closer towards universal health coverage when the National Department of Health released the White Paper on National Health Insurance. This is just one of the issues expected to be discussed at the HST Conference.
The four conference sub-themes are:
• Overcoming the burden of disease
• Strengthening service delivery and access
• Better policy design, implementation and practice
• Sustainable development post-2015
During the course of the three-day event, district managers, healthcare workers, researchers, key policy- and decision-makers as well as representatives from the National Department of Health will exchange ideas, develop support mechanisms for common challenges, and foster synergies between interested groups.
For a glimpse of what's to come, watch the video
At the conference, other organisations in public health will have a platform to build awareness of their products, resources and services through conference sponsorship packages and exhibitions. For more information, click here.
What does it cost to attend?
Standard registration - after 1 February 2016 R5,000
Welcome reception - snacks included. A cash bar will be available. Included in registration fee
Gala dinner tickets - dinner and entertainment included. A cash bar will be available. R380
Accommodation
Delegates will be responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
For conference-related enquiries, contact:
The Conference Company
Hélène Uys, senior account executive
Telephone: +27 (0)31 303 9852
Email: az.oc.ocfnoc@eneleh
Health Systems Trust
Judith Annakie, conference coordinator
Telephone: +27 (0)31 266 9090
Email: az.gro.tsh@ecnerefnoc
For media-related queries, contact:
Health Systems Trust
Wendy Jasson da Costa, communications officer
Telephone: +27 (0)31 266 9090
Email: az.gro.tsh@atsocad.ydnew
About Health Systems Trust
Health Systems Trust (HST) is an innovative non-profit organisation working to strengthen ongoing development of comprehensive health systems in southern Africa. Using a primary health care approach, we specialise in conducting health research, providing technical support and information dissemination. Our strategies are designed to promote equity and efficiency in health and healthcare delivery.
HST produces two flagship publications annually: the District Health Barometer (DHB) and the South African Health Review (SAHR).
The DHB provides a detailed overview of the South Africa's public health services in and across all 52 health districts, and has become an important planning and management resource for health service providers, managers, researchers and policy-makers in the country.
Published since 1995 and officially accredited as a peer-reviewed journal, the SAHR provides a South African perspective on prevailing local and international public health issues, and is widely read, used and quoted as an authoritative reference work in the country and abroad.
Date: 04 May 2016 to 06 May 2016Venue: Birchwood Conference Center, Boksburg