| | Health Systems Trust. HealthLink Electronic Information Resources Catalogue. 2nd edition |
| Abbreviations | HST |
| URL of organisation | http://www.hst.org.za |
| Postal address | PO Box 808 |
| | Durban |
| | 4000 |
| Type of organisation | Government sector |
| Description oforganisation | The Health Systems Trust (HST) contributes to the development of a health system that can meet the demand of the South Africans, including the most
disadvantaged. |
| Broad subject fields | Health Sciences. Biostatistics (2301) |
| Name of database/dataset | The National Health Research Database |
| Description of dataset(s) or database | The National Health Research Database (NHRD) serves as a repository of health-related research which has been and is currently being conducted in
South Africa.
As such, it is a useful tool for monitoring and managing health research for both the National Health Research Committee, and the 9 Provincial Health Research Committees (PHRCs).
The database also allows researchers and research committees to map geographic areas in which research is being conducted, and provides a snapshot of current and past research priorities. This information is valuable to policy makers, donors and
research institutions as it facilitates equitable and relevant allocation of resources for research priorities. |
| Accessible via the Internet | http://nhrd.hst.org.za/Home/About |
| Keywords | Health statistics; Health information systems |
| E-mail | Click here to send an
e-mail message |
| Telephone number | +27 31 307-2954 or +27 31 307-2954 |
| Fax number | +27 31 304-0775 or +27 31 304-0775 |
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| | Medical Research Council. Health Knowledge Network |
| Abbreviations | MRC; SAHealthInfo |
| URL of organisation | http://www.mrc.co.za |
| Postal address | PO Box 19070 |
| | Tygerberg |
| | 7505 |
| Type of organisation | Science councils and National facilities |
| Description oforganisation | To improve the nation's health status and quality of life through relevant and excellent health research aimed at promoting equity and development. Our
vision is to build a healthy nation through research. |
| Broad subject fields | Medical sciences: Clinical. General (2200) - Medical sciences: Basic. General (2100) - Health sciences. General (2300) |
| Name of database/dataset | SA HealthInfo |
| Description of dataset(s) or database | SA HealthInfo is a research knowledge translation tool and service to support innovation and improved decision-making in southern African health
sectors. It is hosted by the South African Medical Research Council (MRC). |
| Accessible via the Internet | http://www.sahealthinfo.org/databases/databases.htm |
| Keywords | South African Health Information; Health care in South Africa |
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