The 2013 State of the Nation Address, highlighted significant achievements made by the health sector including the improvement in life expectancy amongst South Africans, from an average baseline of 56 years in 2009 to 60 years in 2011; the integration of HIV and TB services; the discovery of broad neutralising antibodies against HIV; appointment of new trustees of the South African National AIDS Council Trust; prepare for the implementation of the NHI through GPs contracting in the 10 pilot districts. The President further highlighted the alarming increase in diseases of lifestyle, which requires interventions such as lowering the levels of smoking, harmful effects of alcohol, poor diets and obesity.