September 2024

Global leaders at the UN General Assembly focused on achieving universal health coverage by 2030, highlighting the need for efficient healthcare financing.

SIU investigations target cerebral palsy cases, false malpractice claims, and conspiracy to access private medical records to file claims unlawfully.

Analysis of the NHI Act's journey through Parliament, the role of engagements, and the need for effective implementation despite challenges.

One in 7 moms in SA are teens, with 365 births daily. Poor access to contraception and education fuels this, creating cycles of poverty.

The Gates Foundation urges governments to fight child malnutrition with affordable solutions to boost children's health and promote economic growth.

Hospitals are collapsing, doctors are overworked, and billions are wasted. Urgent action is needed to fix public healthcare failures.

Gauteng health faces billions in irregular spending, budget underspending and corruption, leaving hospitals in crisis.

Reforms will address long waiting times, Covid-19 impacts, and ageing population challenges, focusing on digital healthcare and community-based care.

Health Minister says SA needs expert panels to assess medical negligence claims. This could reduce fraud, ensure fair compensation, and ease health budgets.

Budget cuts by the National Treasury are leading to critical staff shortages in provincial health departments, impacting patient care and staff morale.

The International Monetary Fund says Covid-19 cost the world $13 trillion, lowering global GDP by 3% in 2020. Healthcare systems are still struggling to recover.

Preventing the rise in cancer cases among black South Africans is crucial for better healthcare outcomes.