September 2024

The SA Medical Association (SAMA) warns that the emerging XEC COVID-19 variant poses a health risk. Vaccinations are expected to help reduce severe illness.

South Africa faces a critical nursing shortage due to training delays, an ageing workforce, and a brain drain. Calls to improve healthcare capacity are growing.

 SA's leading cause of death is debated, with Stats SA citing Covid-19 in 2020, while the SAMRC claims HIV/AIDS remains the country's top killer.

The importance of healthcare contracts and why you should care about the fine print that impacts your costs and access to services.

Discovery CEO says the implications of National Health Insurance (NHI) on South Africa's healthcare system, include a 31% income tax hike or 6.5% VAT increase.

Africa has the highest global suicide rate. Explore the factors behind this crisis and discover how we can work together to prevent suicide.

Learn Discovery Health is curbing costs and promoting healthier living as chronic illness and an ageing population drive medical inflation.

IRD SA will pay over R10m after submitting false claims to USAID for unperformed work, highlighting accountability for misuse of US federal funds.

Business Unity SA has engaged with the government on NHI Act concerns, proposing amendments to ensure equitable healthcare and private sector involvement.

The CMS has rejected the Autoimmune Alliance of SA's request for clear guidance on biologic treatment funding, stating cases must be assessed individually.