The Health Systems Trust, in collaboration with the Health Economics and AIDS Research Division (HEARD), a unit of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, released the key findings of the 2021 edition of the South African Health Review (SAHR) on the 8th December 2021.
SAHR documents the South African health sector's response to COVID-19; provides examples of innovations, best practices, and collaboration; and assesses the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations. Overall, the publication is a repository of valuable information, including lessons for developing resilient health systems capable of responding to public health emergencies.
This special edition, entitled, COVID-19, what have we learnt? featured research from several SAMRC scientists. Research participated in by Drs Tamara Kredo (Cochrane SA), Renee Street (Environment and Health Research Unit) and Geetesh Solanki (Health Systems Unit) were included therein.
Chapters for the Review comprise a mix of specifically commissioned work reflecting on core health systems issues, as well as issues of particular importance, with findings from topical research.
Research Projects
- Dr Tamara Kredo – Managing therapeutic uncertainty in the COVID-19 pandemic: rapid evidence syntheses and transparent decision-making.
- Dr Renee Street – The SACCESS Network for COVID-19 wastewater surveillance: a national collaboration for public health responsiveness.
- Dr Geetesh Solanki – COVID-19: Insights from contracting the private sector for critical care, as well as, The cost-effectiveness of in-patient care for COVID-19: implications for health technology assessment in South Africa.
To access the Chapters at a Glance please click here.
MORE ABOUT THE SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH REVIEW
SAHR is an accredited peer-reviewed publication. Now in its 24th edition, it aims to advance the sharing of knowledge, to feature critical commentary on policy implementation, and to offer empirical understanding towards improving South Africa's health system.
The Review is recognised as one of the most authoritative sources of commentary on the South African health system. It is widely used in teaching public health at undergraduate and postgraduate level in South Africa, and by scholars, donors, journalists, policy makers and policy implementers at various levels of the health system. Authors comprise subject specialists, assisted wherever feasible by less-experienced researchers as a means of capacity development. Contributors include those working in the formal public health sector, parastatal organisations, scientific councils, non-governmental organisations, academia, and bilateral and multilateral support agencies.