June 2024

While a widespread epidemic is unlikely, early detection and treatment of both HIV and Mpox are crucial for managing health outcomes.

The Health Funders’ Association recently hosted a symposium addressing the National Health Insurance Act’s impact on private healthcare in South Africa. Amid funding and healthcare system sustainability concerns, stakeholders explored potential reforms and challenges facing medical scheme members and practitioners.

Discovery Health is seeking a court declaration that the RAF breached a previous judgment by halting payments to medical schemes.

Biovac secures partnerships with Sanofi and EuBiologics for polio and meningitis vaccines, with a €10m boost from France for cholera vaccine development, strengthening Africa's health security and manufacturing capacity.

The Medical Schemes Group is upbeat that there will be opportunities to ‘engage with the new government on a more pragmatic approach to health reform’.

Six legal challenges against South Africa's NHI Act highlight concerns over outdated costing, vague definitions, and potential infringement on private healthcare rights, leading to calls for its reconsideration and possible consolidation of cases.

The government’s commitment to eliminating cervical cancer by 2030 through enhanced vaccination strategies and targeted research reflects a proactive approach to safeguarding women's health.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister warns of inadequate pandemic preparedness, highlighting Africa's vaccine shortages and dependence on charity.

The pharmacy retailer plans to ‘catch up’ to the amount of space its largest competitor has in each region.

Amidst a significant nurse shortage that is straining the healthcare system, digital nursing emerges as a practical and potentially transformative solution.