New way needed to handle medical negligence claims
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 hurt provincial health services – Motsoaledi
Budget cuts by the National Treasury are leading to critical staff shortages in provincial health departments, impacting patient care and staff morale.
Big Pharma not investing in future pandemic vaccines
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.
Rising cancer cases among black South Africans demand action
Preventing the rise in cancer cases among black South Africans is crucial for better healthcare outcomes.
Closing healthcare gaps will require a system overhaul
Closing South Africa's healthcare gap needs urgent reforms, stronger public-private partnerships, and political will to ensure better access.