FORESIGHT HEALTH REPORT

South Africa's National Research and Technology Foresight Project addressed
specific aspects of the South African economy. The Foresight Health Sector report is
one of twelve sector reports that represent critical input into the shaping of South
Africa's research and technology agenda.
Why undertake a foresight exercise for health? Health is among those sectors that
are evolving rapidly in response to technological advancement. It is sector that draws upon advances in other sectors, such as the information sector (telemedicine), the military sector (global positioning systems) and the environmental sector (malaria control) to name but a few.

The farsighted initiative of the Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology in
launching the project is highly commended. The leadership, drive and enthusiasm of the Foresight Project Director, Dr Philemon Mjwara, the dedication of the team of
sector coordinators and their support staff over the two years are gratefully acknowledged.

This particular report represents the consolidation of intense work carried out by
the Sector Coordinator, Glaudina Loots, and the members of the Working Group. The Working Group brought together skills from all the areas that make up the
environment of health care in South Africa.