This book provides a first-hand account of the progress and many challenges that South Africa has made over a five-year period (2015-2020).

This is a case study covering the Government of South Africa’s efforts to deliver on the expectations brought by the onset of democracy, the HIV epidemic as well as respond to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.

The book has brought together for each chapter a mix of policy makers and implementers to work with academics and researchers. This effort by 78 contributors aims to strengthen the links between research, evidence, and policy and improve the role of science in implementation.

“The analysis and recommendations that have come from this huge effort, involving so many commentators, experts, managers and policy-makers will surely assist us on the road to achieving the country’s ambitious goals.” – Dr Joe Phaahla, Minister of Health, Government of South Africa

“The publication serves as a valuable reference for researchers, managers and policy makers alike ….. recommended to all with an interest in healthcare in South Africa and elsewhere.” – Professor Craig Househam Book Review: https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/254/173

The book was launched in South Africa in September (see The South Africa health reforms: 2015 – 2020. The Road Ahead) and had a session dedicated to it at the 2022 Health Systems Research Symposium in Bogota, Colombia.

A free e-version of the book is available to read on The South African Health Reform 2015-2020. The Road Ahead by Academic Advance – Issuu

Hardcopy versions can be ordered by contacting Wits Health Consortium using the email  info@witshealth.co.za . If you need and assistance with this please contact Lize Grobler on lgrobler@witshealth.co.za