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A baseline assessment of Department of Health partnerships with non-profit organisations

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A baseline assessment was conducted in five provinces participating in the Partnership for the Delivery of Primary Health Care Programme. It included district analysis; government capacity to manage partnerships with non-profit organisations (NPOs); NPO access, capacity and quality, and home-based care (HBC). Most districts had contracts with NPOs, identified delivery gaps to be filled by NPOs and the need to improve the management capacity of NPOs. Government capacity to manage partnerships with NPOs seemed generally sub-optimal. Partnership between NPOs and government was positive with weaknesses in regard to funding and training. The quality of NPO service was overall satisfactory. Home-based care reported the need to improve patients' hygiene and the prevention of infection.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32857262

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Community Health and Development

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7166881741

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