Assessing the successes and failures of Dr Aaron Motsoaledi

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi first became South Africa’s Minister of Health 15 years ago, tasked with ensuring people in South Africa had access to quality healthcare services. Yesterday, Motsoaledi appointed South Africa’s new Minister of Health, Joe Phaahla, as his deputy. Motsoaledi’s first term can be judged on two main points: the response to the HIV epidemic and the functioning of…

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