A step towards universal healthcare, but concerns remain
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Act is a reality, sparking hopes for universal healthcare, yet concerns over patient choice and care quality persist.
ICPA raises concerns over unpaid Covid-19 vaccination claims
ICPA-member pharmacies still await payment for extra Covid-19 vaccine doses, raising concerns about financial risks under National Health Insurance.
Africa CDC poised to declare Mpox outbreak an emergency
Africa CDC is set to declare a public health emergency as a fast-spreading Mpox outbreak impacts six countries, with over 12,300 cases and 500 deaths reported.
Cancer care in crisis: Gauteng faces legal action
While health budgets are the responsibility of the Gauteng treasury, high-cost items for cancer care are sometimes procured through national funding.
Motsoaledi focuses on NHI and misses urgent health needs
Despite many organisations offering practical suggestions on how universal healthcare could work, Motsoaledi and the ANC ignored them.