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Alarming trends in mother-to-child HIV transmission

by Khanyisile Ngcobo | TimesLIVE | 10 July 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | Archive, July 2024

Sanac aims to test and treat 95% of HIV-infected children, addressing rising infection rates among infants, especially in Tshwane.

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Low long-term adherence to weight loss drugs

by Chad Terhune | Reuters | 10 July 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | Archive, July 2024

Only 25% of US patients prescribed Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss continued usage after two years, raising concerns about long-term adherence.

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Small private hospital groups granted regulatory exemption

by Kabelo Khumalo & Nompilo Goba | Business Day | 8 July 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Archive, July 2024

The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition has exempted small private hospital groups from certain competition regulations for five years.

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Competition Commission and J&J reach TB drug agreement

by Linda Ensor | Business Day | 8 July 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Archive, July 2024

Following an agreement with the Competition Commission, J&J will not enforce its TB drug patent in 134 countries and will reduce the drug price in South Africa.

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Momentum’s outlook on NHI implementation

by Gloria Motsoere | Business Times | 7 July 2024 | Jul 7, 2024 | Archive, July 2024

Insurer predicts the ANC will push for the implementation of the NHI Act despite opposition, Legal challenges and phased implementation are expected.

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