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“An extensive network of private, doctors, specialists, hospitals and clinics”
South Africa boasts the highest standard of healthcare in Africa
There are 200 private hospitals and an extensive network of private, doctors, specialists, hospitals and clinics.
Patients with private care insurance can expect the standard of care to be on par with their home country.
Health care costs (approximately)
- 20-minute GP visit ZAR 700.
- 30-minute dentist, exam and clean ZAR 1200.
- Some GP’s do basic procedures in surgery avoiding patients having to see a consultant.
- World class surgeons and hospitals.
- Consultancy fees are approximately 50% of those charged in the UK.
- 80% of doctors work privately, many are also in public healthcare.
- Private consultants cost approximately ZAR 1600 for a 30-minute appointment – depending on the field of medicine.
- Complimentary therapists are popular and regulated by the 1982 Health Services Act.
- Pharmacies are accessible in most places.
- Medicines are relatively affordable (government fixes prices).
- Getting an appointment for a GP or specialist is relatively quick.
- The cost of cataract surgery is approximately 50% of the cost in the UK.
- Cosmetic surgery is highly rated.
- We have experience of surgical and other medical procedures in Cape Town.
Some of the world’s best medical training is in South African hospitals, both private and public.
As a result, the doctors are highly sought-after around the world.
The level of care in South Africa’s hospitals is excellent
South Africa has 10 medical schools / universities
4385 private hospital beds in the Western Cape
