June 2024

The chance of a miscarriage or stillbirth can be up to 8% higher during floods or long periods of heat than in normal times.

In the beleaguered public health sector cutting-edge surgical robots have been used to perform more than 600 surgeries at two Cape Town public hospitals.

The FDA's draft guidance aims to improve diversity in clinical trials by encouraging manufacturers to set enrolment goals based on age, ethnicity, sex, and race.

GLP-1 receptor agonists, initially for diabetes and weight loss, show promise in substance addiction treatment. A transformative breakthrough in healthcare.

The South African Border Management Authority has activated its Mpox preparedness plan, implementing robust screening at all ports of entry.

Early results from the PURPOSE 1 trial show that an injectable antiretroviral drug can prevent HIV infection in cisgender women, marking a historic breakthrough.

Seventy percent of foreign-trained doctors failed board exams. Alleging discrepancies, 250 junior doctors seek the release of their scripts from the HPCSA.

Report highlights how climate change causes significant psychological stress in children, emphasising the urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure.

Investigate the alarming trend of post-pandemic illness and what can be done to strengthen our defenses against common diseases.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has introduced a new policy prioritising locally manufactured products.

Court challenges to the NHI Bill will proceed despite a new government, says the Health Funders Association. The bill faces backlash from various sectors and political parties.