Cyberattack on NHLS disrupts patient care
A cyberattack on South Africa's NHLS has severely disrupted patient care, delaying critical medical procedures and test results.
Roche sues over alleged misuse of trade secrets
Roche sues Stanford University and Foresight Diagnostics, alleging misuse of genetic-sequencing trade secrets to develop competing cancer-detection products.
Flawed assumptions behind South Africa’s healthcare reform
The BHF's Dr Katlego Mothudi warns of misconceptions about medical schemes following the signing of the NHI Bill, stressing the need for accurate information.
Challenging road ahead for South Africa’s healthcare system
The government will implement NHI over several years, but clear next steps remain undefined. High disease burdens and weakened infrastructure are persistent.
Boosting cardio fitness can cut mortality risk by up to 30%
Discovery's research shows that improved fitness lowers mortality and hospital costs, reduces obesity, and enhances mental health.