According to the General Household Survey, 6.7 million South Africans suffered from an illness or injury in the month preceding the survey. 77% of them consulted a health worker (GHS 2008)

This week’s theme: Health in South Africa

Related facts:

• Sick statistics According to the GHS 5.3 million South Africans were ill or...
• Carefree According to the General Household Survey around 800,000 people visited a...
• Health drive Section 27.1(a) of the South African Constitution states ‘Everyone has the...
• More to follow The 2008 General Household Survey indicates that there are approximately 177,000...
• Migrant workers There are almost 3 million migrant workers in South Africa (According...