anrep0607 - Health Systems Trust

2006, and work commenced on the 2007 SAHR focussing on
the role of the private sector within the South African health
system. Our Equity Gauge and Governance projects, as well
as Global Equity Gauge Alliance and the Global Health Watch
continued to play an important role in highlighting equity,
and building capacity to address equity from a community
to an international level. Following a review of the project,
the Treatment Monitor shifted focus to researching and
advocating gender related aspects of access to HIV & AIDS
care and to the integration of HIV & AIDS prevention and care
into comprehensive reproductive health services.
HST celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2007, and it was
considered an opportune time to update our strategy following
the review conducted in 2006. HST will increasingly focus
on key content areas of governance of the health system,
assessing and strengthening management systems, supporting
the PHC approach, as well expanding research and support
to priority programme areas. To enhance effectiveness in
these focus areas, HST will be identifying opportunities and
partners to support health systems development within the
region, managing strategic relationships and partnerships
more effectively, building internal capacity and systems
in the organisation, and improving the communication and
marketing of HST’s outputs. Planning also commenced for a
national conference scheduled for October 2007 to review
and share HST’s contribution to the health system as part of
our 15th anniversary celebration.
Many partner organisations and grantees have continued to
support HST’s work, and are thanked for their role in our
success. Particular appreciation goes to HST funders, whose
support often extends beyond providing financial resources
for the work.
The Chairperson, Mr Patrick Masobe, and the HST Board of
Trustees, have again provided wise council while continuing
to ensure good governance of the organisation, and are
thanked for their invaluable contribution of expertise and
time to HST.
Dr. Lilian Dudley
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST 4 ANNUAL REPORT 2006/07