Health financing

Quality healthcare in South Africa requires the careful management of limited financial resources. Here, we look at strategies for managing those resources in innovative ways.

Journal Articles

Webinars

Public-private partnering: DHS experiences

On 14 October 2026, SALAD hosted a webinar featuring two pairs of presentations. The first pair focused on the public sector’s perspective and the second on the private sector’s, with audience engagement in between. Across these presentations, attendees heard about how public-private partnering can advance the District Health System (DHS).

USAID Foreign Aid Freeze: Managing the funding transition during uncertain economic times

This March 2025 webinar addresses the sudden and disruptive suspension of USAID and PEPFAR funding in South Africa. Speakers report on the immediate service impacts and job losses, while identifying strategic opportunities to transition toward local ownership and integrated, person-centred care.

Capitation-based financing for primary care

This April 2024 webinar examines capitation-based financing mechanisms within the context of National Health Insurance (NHI) reforms.

Navigating resources management at a district level

This May 2024 webinar explores district-level resource management, with a focus on the financial management capacities required within the DHS. Speakers share their work in resource management and the skills required to function effectively in financial management roles while a panel shares recommendations for effective and efficient financial management in the DHS.