The report contains the output of the deliberations of the first Presidential Health Summit held in Boksburg on the 19th and 20th of October 2018. The Summit was convened with the aim to find solutions to the concern that the South African health system is in a crisis. A wide range of stakeholders comprising government, health professionals, civil society, labour, business, academia, scientists and health users attended the two-day Summit.

Nine Commissions were arranged to enable participants to deliberate on the massive challenges the health system is facing and suggested interventions to improve its quality. The Post-Presidential Health Summit Working Group that includes vital stakeholders is currently preparing a health compact to be jointly signed by the President of South Africa and representatives of stakeholder groups.

The signing aims to ensure that the interventions suggested are implemented not only by the government but by all stakeholders. This is part of a new initiative to encourage all partners to find solutions to the health system. This report will contribute significantly to enable South Africans to receive the best care.

Report by the Department of Health