Research Article

Resources and infrastructure for the delivery of antiretroviral therapy at primary health care facilities in the Free State Province, South Africa

Published in: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS
Volume 5 , issue 3 , 2008 , pages: 106–112

DOI: 10.1080/17290376.2008.9724908

Author(s): Ega Janse van Rensburg-Bonthuyzen Centre for Health Systems Research and Development, University of the Free State, , Michelle Engelbrecht Centre for Health Systems Research and Development, University of the Free State, , Francois Steyn Centre for Health Systems Research and Development, University of the Free State, , Nandi Jacobs Centre for Health Systems Research and Development, University of the Free State, , Helen Schneider Centre for Health Policy, University of Witwatersrand, , Dingie van Rensburg Centre for Health Policy, University of Witwatersrand,

Keywords: Resources , infrastructure , antiretroviral therapy , primary health care facilities , Ressources , infrastructure , thérapie antirétrovirale , établissements de soins de santé primaire

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Abstract

There are concerns as to whether South Africa's public health system has sufficient resources, human and otherwise, to ensure universal access to antiretroviral treatment (ART). We report on public sector implementation of the Comprehensive Care Management and Treatment (CCMT) programme in the Free State Province, South Africa, in particular whether the primary health care (PHC) infrastructure was able to mobilise the necessary inputs to effectively provide ART, without undermining other services within facilities.

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