September 2024

Closing South Africa's healthcare gap needs urgent reforms, stronger public-private partnerships, and political will to ensure better access.

Business Unity SA calls for urgent and open dialogue with the South African government over NHI.

Business Unity SA criticises the government’s handling of NHI Act discussions, urging constructive dialogue to ensure the plan's viability and sustainability.

AI is transforming healthcare in South Africa, enhancing TB detection and diagnosis accuracy. Discover how AI tools are shaping the future of medical care in SA.

Large employers are facing an 8% hike in 2025, while small businesses are expected to experience a 12% rise.

Gauteng's HIV prevalence peaks at 32.2% among residents aged 50-54, reveals a new HSRC survey. ART coverage rises to 73.4%, but awareness gaps remain.

Aspen secures €500m loan from IFC-led consortium to boost Africa’s medicine and vaccine production, continuing its mission to strengthen local pharmaceutical capacity.

AfroCentric posts mixed annual results with a 74.9% profit drop due to impairments, but higher headline earnings signal a recovery in SA's pharmaceutical sector.

The Autoimmune Association of South Africa (AASA) calls for the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) to issue clear guidance on medical schemes’ obligations to cover costly specialised treatments for autoimmune diseases amidst growing patient disputes.

Reviving abandoned healthcare reforms in South Africa could reduce public health dependency, triple medical scheme coverage, and improve access to care, says HASA.