Abstract
BackgroundDespite progress made by other countries worldwide in achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4, 5 and 6, South Africa is experiencing a challenge in attaining positive outcomes for these goals.Objective and settingTo describe the challenges experienced by South Africa regarding the successful implementation of MDGs 4, 5 and 6.MethodsAn integrative literature review was used to identify and synthesise various streams of literature on the challenges experienced by South Africa in attaining MDGs 4, 5 and 6.ResultsThe integrative review revealed the following themes: (1) interventions related to child mortality reduction, (2) implementation of maternal mortality reduction strategies, and (3) identified barriers to zero HIV and TB infections and management.ConclusionIt is recommended that poverty relief mechanisms be intensified to improve the socio-economic status of women. There is a need for sectoral planning towards maternal health, and training of healthcare workers should emphasise the reduction of maternal deaths. Programmes addressing the reduction of maternal and child mortality rates, HIV, STIs and TB need to be put in place.
Highlights
The present article aims to identify and describe challenges in the interventions to attain Millennium Developmental Goals (MDGs) 4, 5 and 6 in South Africa
Interventions related to child mortality reduction In South Africa, the Problem Identification Programme (PIP) identified the main five challenges contributing to child mortality rates as: pregnancy and childbirth problems; newborn illnesses; childhood illnesses; HIV and AIDS; and malnutrition
It is recommended that poverty relief mechanisms be intensified as they have a bearing on healthcare and access to proper education
Summary
The present article aims to identify and describe challenges in the interventions to attain Millennium Developmental Goals (MDGs) 4, 5 and 6 in South Africa. Various interventions were adopted by international organisations to support continental- regional- and country-based interventions Organisations such as the African Union Commission, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and the African Development Bank were applauded for their response to ensure that Africa addressed the challenges that might be barriers to attaining the MDG.[1] Over the past 5 years, the MDG implementations have shown eminent improvements towards attaining some of the MDG outcomes. It is crucial to examine previous MDG reports to evaluate the challenges experienced during the programme’s implementation Evaluating these reports will assist in recommending strategies to facilitate attaining the SDGs 2030 within the NDP. Despite progress made by other countries worldwide in achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4, 5 and 6, South Africa is experiencing a challenge in attaining positive outcomes for these goals
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