Minister of Health (South Africa)
- Minister of Health (South Africa)
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Minister of Health
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Incumbent
Aaron Motsoaledi
since 10 May 2009
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| Appointer |
Jacob Zuma
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| Deputy |
Gwen Ramokgopa |
In the South African government, the Minister of Health is the member of the national Cabinet responsible for the Department of Health, and therefore for national health policy and the administration of public health. The position is of particular importance in South Africa because of the massive impact of the AIDS epidemic in the country.
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- Government ministers of South Africa
- Health ministers
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