Health and health services in the Northern Cape: Key issues

Overview Northern Cape in the context of South Africa overall Between districts in Northern Cape

Key indicators Northern Cape has the third lowest poverty level (24% compared with SA average of 33%) Northern Cape has the third lowest percentage of population living in rural area (17%; SA 43%), but the lowest population density (3 people per km2 compared to average of 40)

Electricity for lighting

Piped water

Flush toilet

Infant deaths (less than 1 year)

Deaths in children less than 5 years

Government health spending

Doctors working for public sector

Private hospitals

Public hospitals = District hospitals = Regional hospitals = Provincial or national hospitals