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THREAD: 270 000 people are diagnosed with TB each year in South Africa. While #YouthDay serves as a reminder for young people to prioritise their health, it’s especially important for them to get tested for TB, as test positivity rate remains high in this group. #YouthMonth2025

A recent study found that 69.1% of adolescent girls didn’t know where to access SRH services. Among those who did, more than half said their questions weren’t fully answered during consultations. #YouthMonth Soul City Institute for Social Justice Read more on our policy brief: rhap.org.za/wp-content/upl…

In 2022, 40% of public clinics in SA experienced contraceptive stockouts. Of these, 76.3% had no injectable contraceptives, the most preferred option among teens. Stockouts often result in method-switching, side effects, or complete discontinuation. Read: rhap.org.za/wp-content/upl…

In presentations to the Standing Committee on Appropriations, RHAP stated that despite a R20 billion health budget boost, rural communities remain neglected. Most funds go to salaries, leaving clinics broken and rural health posts at risk. Read more: rhap.org.za/2025/06/civil-…

Rural youth need both education and access to healthcare. Mankosi Village resident, Njongo Hlohla highlights that young people who are sexually active should be equipped with knowledge on how to protect themselves, and other people involved. #youthmonth loveLife National Department of Health

In its submission to the Standing Committee on Appropriations, TBAC has called for immediate steps to protect the country’s TB programme, highlighting that 56,000 people continue to die from TB, a disease that is both preventable and treatable. Read more: bit.ly/4nd4Usf

Despite having the highest antenatal care coverage nationally (86.1%), the Northern Cape still records a high maternal mortality rate. This suggests that improving access alone isn’t enough quality of care, especially in rural areas. Read more: rhap.org.za/wp-content/upl…

Every year 56 000 people in SA die from TB, a disease that is both curable and preventable. But through the End TB Campaign, National Department of Health aims to test 5 million people by 2025/26 to help reduce deaths and improve health services. Get tested today. #EndTB #endthestigma TB HIV Care

Providing resources that promote overall health and wellness can help #rural men lead healthier and more successful lives. Knowledge and resources for men to take the time to take care of their mental health and practice self-care is also vital. #MensHealth

RHAP has made a submission to the National Council of Provinces. We’re calling for a budget that reflects rural realities, not just national promises. Maternal health gaps, NCDs, HIV, and stockouts hit rural communities hardest. Read full submission here: rhap.org.za/wp-content/upl…

When women don’t go for pregnancy check-ups, they miss out on HIV testing and prevention. This is especially risky for young mothers. The 2022 SA HIV survey shows that women are among the groups most affected, with a prevalence of 16.4%. Read more: rhap.org.za/wp-content/upl…

[Gender-Responsive Budgeting] The GRB working group has come together for a workshop to strengthen GRB in South Africa Institute for Economic Justice Wits University Southern Centre for Inequality Studies -with RHAP Equal Education SECTION27 Youth Capital Black Sash

ICYMI | Behind the celebrations lies a harsh truth, rural youth still face daily barriers to healthcare. Our latest policy brief reveals nearly 1 in 4 girls in SA fall pregnant before 20, many without access to youth-friendly services. Read more: rhap.org.za/2025/06/behind…

Without sexual and reproductive health education, young girls face repeated cycles of pregnancy, school dropout, and poor job prospects trapping them in poverty. #YouthMonth Read our policy brief: rhap.org.za/wp-content/upl… Soul City Institute for Social Justice loveLife Health-e News SECTION27

Teenage pregnancy and GBV deeply affect women’s mental health, especially in rural areas where care is limited. Stigma, poverty, and lack of access to contraception leave many young women without support. #MentalHealthAwareness Read more: rhap.org.za/2024/08/access…

Access to healthcare in SA still depends on location. While there’s progress in providing antiretrovirals at rural clinics, mental health services lag behind. Rural communities remain disproportionately affected by unequal access and outcomes. Read more: rhap.org.za/wp-content/upl…

RHAP is dedicated to realising the right to health for people in rural areas by advocating for equitable access to healthcare and strengthening accountability systems. #ruralhealthcare Read more in our policy briefs by visiting our resources page: rhap.org.za/resource_type/…

[READ] The government has remained mum on how it will tackle the funding gap created by the aid withdrawals. But there is a bigger challenge: how will the transition be coordinated RHAP exec director equitableaccess_russrensburg might have a solution. bit.ly/3GzcfBQ Spotlight