Moving toward NHI and primary care focus
NHI could reshape the nation’s health system, focusing on district health management and prioritising underserved communities.
Clicks expands with affordable generics and 24-hour pharmacies
As demand for budget-friendly health solutions grows, Clicks CEO Bertina Engelbrecht emphasised the group’s commitment to offering more affordable alternatives.
Dis-Chem achieves 16.3% growth in the first half of 2024
The group’s focus on expansion and efficient cost management has significantly boosted its bottom liner resulting in a 9.6% rise in total revenue to end-August,
Concerns arise over R836m oxygen plant roll-out
Amid controversy, the Independent Development Trust has appointed private contractors for oxygen plants at 55 hospitals, raising red flags about contractor qualifications and budget surges.
GLP-1 drugs increase healthcare costs for obese patients
Healthcare costs for US obesity patients rise with GLP-1 drugs despite their weight-loss benefits.