National Department Of Health Gauteng

National Department Of Health Gauteng

National Department Of Health Gauteng;

Overview

The mission of the Gauteng Department of Health is to provide excellent, integrated health services in partnership with stakeholders and contribute towards the reduction of poverty, vulnerability and the burden of disease in all communities in Gauteng.
The core mandate of the Department is to improve the health status of the population, improve health services, secure better value for money, ensure effective organisation, and provide integrated services and programmes that promote and protect healthy, quality and sustainable livelihoods for poor, vulnerable and marginalised groups in society.
The Department’s strategic goals are improved health and well-being, with an emphasis on vulnerable groups; reduction in the rate of new HIV infections by 50% in youth, adults and babies, and reduction in the number of deaths from TB and AIDS by 20%; increased efficiency of service implementation; human capital management and development for better health outcomes; and organisational excellence.
 

Contact details

Physical: 37 Sauer Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Postal: Private Bag X085, Marshalltown, 2107
Tel: 011 355 3000/3503
Fax: 011 355 3811
Web: www.gauteng.gov.za/government/departments/health/Pages/default.aspx
 
The National Department Of Health Pretoria is the executive department of the South African government that is assigned to health matters.
The Office for Health Standards and Compliance was established in 2014
Vision
A long and healthy life for all South Africans
Mission
To improve health status through the prevention of illnesses and the promotion of healthy lifestyles and to consistently improve the healthcare delivery system by focusing on access, equity, efficiency, quality and sustainability.
 
Head Office
Civitas Building, Cnr Thabo Sehume and Struben Streets, PRETORIA
Postal address: Private Bag X828, PRETORIA, 0001
Switchboard: 012 395 8000
 
Minister Office
Cape Town
Postal address: Private Bag X9070, CAPE TOWN, 8000
Tel: 021 466 7260
Fax: 021 465 1575
 
Pretoria 
Postal address: Private Bag X828, PRETORIA, 0001
Tel: 012 395 8086
Fax: 012 395 9165