“Operation Phakisa on Scaling Up the Ideal Clinic Initiative is aimed at promoting efficiency, effectiveness and professionalism in clinics:
Over the past five years, government has scored significant gains in healthcare. This year, government is going to launch a massive programme to turn the tide against tuberculosis (TB), with a special focus on three communities, offenders at Correctional Services facilities, mineworkers and communities in mining towns. In fighting the scourge of HIV and Aids, the state-owned pharmaceutical company, Ketlaphela, has been established and will participate in the supply of anti-retrovirals to the Department of Health.
Government will continue to promote healthy lifestyles and to urge citizens to refrain from smoking and the abuse of alcohol and drugs. In this regard, on the 10th of May goverment will mark the Move for Health Day, an international event promoted by the World Health Organisation. The day also coincides with the anniversary of the inauguration of President Mandela.
Education:
Work is also continuing to establish the three brand new universities, Sol Plaatjie in the Northern Cape, the University of Mpumalanga and the Sefako Makgatho Allied and Health Sciences University.
Manufacturing, investment, trade, economy:
Our interventions to support the manufacturing sector are bearing fruit. Our Automotive Investment Scheme has unlocked private-sector investment of R24.5 billion, and generated exports of automotives and components of R103 billion in 2013.
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development shows that South Africa doubled its Foreign Direct Investment inflows to R88 billion in 2013 while 2014 projections are also positive.
To attract foreign skills for our growing economy, we will invite dialogue with various stakeholders on the migration policy. We will also prioritise the review of visa regulations to strike a balance between national security and growth in tourism.
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Last Updated on 6 March 2015 by HPCSA Corporate Affairs