South Africa: Leap in Life Expectancy

30 November 2012

The life expectancy of South Africans has increased by six years since 2009, but recent health gains could be lost if the management of services is not improved.

This is according to an expert panel’s review of the state of South Africa’s health, published today (30 November) in the prestigious The Lancet journal.

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