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The Team

Medium Term Budget
2009/10 to 2011/12
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Partnerships
It works closely with national and provincial health departments to put into effect national campaigns.

Other partners in its quest to ensure the wellbeing of citizens are non-governmental organisations and other bodies to ensure improved access, skills transfer and improved quality of care.

Regional Health Services

Seven regional implementation units, demarcated according to the regions of the city, are responsible for managing the clinics under the city's jurisdiction, and delivering primary and environmental health services.

Public hospitals and clinics

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  An Overview

THE Department of Health contributes to the provision of primary healthcare to residents of the city. It also ensures the availability of safe, quality medication.

To meet this mandate, it runs local clinics, provides education programmes and workshops, supports other healthcare bodies and monitors residents' health.

Departmental structure

Based at the Metro Centre in Braamfontein, the department has a central unit that is responsible for planning, monitoring and evaluating, reporting, norms and service level standards, and policy, procedure and guideline development.

Seven implementation units, based in each of the City's regions, are responsible for managing the clinics under the City's jurisdiction and delivering primary and environmental health services.

It has 96 clinics, including mobile units, which were visited by a total of 2 696 714 patients between July 2005 and June 2006.

The department has several sub-directorates, each with separate responsibilities:


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Chancellor House to be restored
THE City has big plans for Chancellor House, the former home of the Mandela and Tambo law firm in the centre of Joburg.
Legend is unforgettable
A MUSICAL on the life of pianist Nat King Cole is scheduled for the Joburg Theatre Complex, with a special ballet performance to raise funds for the South African Ballet Theatre.
William Nicol to close
A SECTION of William Nicol Drive will be closed, preventing access to and from the N1, over the long weekend, as the interchange is converted into a single point interchange.
Inner city housing in focus
THE Inner City Charter Partnership Forum discussed progress in revitalising the inner city, with a specific focus on the residential sector and plans for bad buildings.
Big stars to rock Joburg
MUSIC will begin the World Cup, with a huge concert planned to celebrate the kickoff. Loads of international stars are on the bill.

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