Health Systems Trust

ABOUT US

The Health Systems Trust (HST) is a leading role-player in the South African public health arena focusing on health systems strengthening, research, and strategic support to the implementation of priority health programmes. Established in April 1992 on the brink of democracy in South Africa, HST has played a significant role in the evolution of the national health system. Today our strength lies in the knowledge, insight and experience we harness through synergising our research and implementation outputs towards a healthy life for all.     

Our Vision     

Improved health access and outcomes in South Africa and beyond     

Our Mission     

A renowned African organisation driving change for effective and equitable health systems     

Our Values     

Our values as an organisation always motivate us to aim higher and strive to be and do better. They are easily remembered by the acronym  ASPIIRE        which captures the essence of who we are:     

• A  ccountability – We take responsibility for our actions, performance and business outcomes
• S  ynergy – We achieve more by working as a team
• P  eople-centred – We focus on the needs of our people and provide support and services
• I  ntegrity – We maintain our honesty at all times
• I  nnovation – We are change agents, open to new ideas and possibilities
• R  espect – We treat others with dignity
• E  xcellence – We strive to be outstanding in all we do

OUR APPROACH IS BASED ON     

• Continuous quality improvement and capacity development    
• People-centred    
• Collaborative    
• Multidisciplinary   
• Evidence-based, locally driven    
• Innovative​​   

The Health Systems Trust’s (HST’s) core is focused on strengthening health systems, conducting evidence-based research and supporting the implementation of key health programmes in an effort to create health equity for all. We generally focus on addressing health challenges within the South African context.     

Health Systems Trust

Address: 1 Maryvale Rd, Dawncliffe, Westville, 3629

​ Postal Address: PO Box 784, Durban 3630, South Africa

Contact

Email:  hst@hst.org.za       

Tel: +27 (0)31 266 9090

Fax: +27 (0)86 588 0394

Website:  www.hst.org.za       

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