Objectives:

To present the latest edition of the District Health Barometer (DHB) and highlight key findings, trends, and emerging priorities in South Africa’s health system at national, provincial, and district levels.
To demonstrate how DHB data and indicators can be used for evidence-based planning, monitoring, and decision-making within the health sector.

Questions/key issues to be covered:

What are the key findings and trends highlighted in the latest District Health Barometer regarding health system performance in South Africa?
Which districts are demonstrating strong performance, and which areas require urgent improvement?
What insights does the DHB provide on variations in health outcomes and service delivery across districts?

Speakers:

Ms Thulile Zondi
Chief Director: HIERME

Ms Jeanette Hunter
Deputy Director-General: Primary Health Care

Dr Ntombi Sigwebela
Chief Executive Officer

Ms Ashnie Padarath
Director: Research and Implementation Science

Ms Noluthando Ndlovu
Programme Manager: Research and Implementation Science

Dr Krishna Vallabhjee
HST Trustee

Video: