Are you interested in joining our team as a Key Populations Monitor? We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic people to join our team to help identify challenges LGBTQIA+ communities, sex workers, and people who use drugs experience at clinics, and help find solutions that can be put to duty bearers. The deadline for applications is Sunday 28 January 2024.
Ritshidze survey of over 22,000 patients in over 400 clinics across South Africa reveals progress and persistent challenges for public health users
Now in the 4th year of implementation, Ritshidze data continue to show that public health facilities are not currently providing services at the standards and expectations of national guidelines, or public healthcare users themselves — as outlined in a new national report.
Fourth edition Ritshidze report reveals unwelcoming services and long delays at Gauteng clinics
Unfriendly services are among ten key issues outlined in the fourth edition of a new Ritshidze State of Health report in Gauteng. The report will be launched at three district community meetings this week — in Tembisa today (Ekurhuleni), Mabopane tomorrow (City of Tshwane), and Diepkloof on Thursday (Johannesburg).
Third edition Ritshidze report reveal short waits & improved HIV services in KwaZulu-Natal — but key populations continue to face hostile treatment
Poor treatment of key populations is among ten key issues outlined in the third edition of a new Ritshidze State of Health report in KwaZulu-Natal. The report will be launched at three district community meetings this week — in Nseleni today (King Cetshwayo), Umlazi tomorrow (eThekwini), and Mpophomeni on Thursday (uMgungundlovu).
Third edition Ritshidze report reveals friendlier services for some & denial of services for others in Eastern Cape clinics
Being refused health services is among ten key issues outlined in the third edition of a new Ritshidze State of Health report in the Eastern Cape. The report will be launched at two district community meetings this week — in Braelyn today (Buffalo City), and Ikwezi on Thursday (OR Tambo).
Third edition Ritshidze report reveals only 3% of people living with HIV got an ARV refill of 3 months or more in Free State
Poor progress on multi-month dispensing is among ten key issues outlined in the third edition of a new Ritshidze State of Health report in the Free State. The report will be launched at two district community meetings this week — in Bethlehem today (Thabo Mofutsanyana), and Thabong tomorrow (Lejweleputswa).
Third edition Ritshidze report reveals highest reports of stockouts and most unfriendly clinics in the North West
Stockouts and shortages of medicines and unfriendly services are among ten key issues outlined in the third edition of the Ritshidze State of Health report about the North West health system. The report will be presented to the Department of Health and PEPFAR partners at a community meeting in Mahikeng today.
Ritshidze data reveal longer ARV supplies — but too many people still treated poorly and denied services at Mpumalanga clinics
People being refused services for not having a transfer letter, or being a migrant, people who use drugs, sex workers or part of the LGBTQIA+ community are among nine key issues outlined in the third edition of a new Ritshidze State of Health report in Mpumalanga. The report will be launched at two district community meetings this week — in Kabokweni on 13 June (Ehlanzeni) and Ermelo on 15 June (Gert Sibande).
Ritshidze survey of more than nine thousand people reveals ongoing crisis in health system for key populations
Unfriendly and discriminatory services are among a number of key issues outlined in the second edition of a new Ritshidze report. The report reveals the ongoing crisis of key populations being ridiculed, abused, and even chased away from clinics — and will be presented to the National Department of Health, PEPFAR, and the Global Fund in a community meeting in Mamelodi today.
Ritshidze data reveal uncaring attitudes, lack of treatment literacy information, and poor patient confidentiality in Gauteng clinics
Unfriendly services are among nine key issues outlined in the third edition of a new Ritshidze State of Health report in Gauteng. Two years down the line from the launch of the first State of Health report, while some improvement has been made, it’s evident that there are still too many shortcomings in the public health system.
About RITSHIDZE
“Ritshidze” — meaning “Saving Our Lives” in TshiVenda — has been developed by people living with HIV and activists to hold the South African government and aid agencies accountable to improve overall HIV and TB service delivery.
Partner organisations include the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), the National Association of People Living with HIV (NAPWA), Positive Action Campaign, Positive Women’s Network (PWN) and the South African Network of Religious Leaders Living with and affected by HIV/AIDS (SANERELA+)—in alliance with Health Global Access Project (Health GAP), the Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR), and Georgetown University’s O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law.
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