Health and Welfare

The Health and Welfare chapter gives a statistical overview of the key trends in the healthcare sector, and compares the statistics that track both the private and public sectors. Key health indicators are also tracked, and the burden of disease in South Africa is explored. Key trends in the evolving HIV/AIDS pandemic are tracked, both historically and with key forecasts being offered. The welfare section of the chapter looks at social services and welfare grants provided by the state, and by non-governmental players. This section of the chapter provides a comprehensive look at the social grant system.