Stakeholder Summary >> South Africa, Review Documentation, 1

SAHRC indicated that the government has placed a significant emphasis on the provision of services to rural areas. However, there are still some rural households that are without adequate housing, water, sanitation, and electricity. Additionally, many rural residents are unable to access government services, including medical services, due to lack of transportation. This has many disturbing implications, including in the areas of female reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. HRW recommended that a pro-poor public health care system must be developed, with upgraded public health care infrastructure, capacitated and trained staff, and increased funding. [Para 27]