SAHPRA calls for Increased National Treasury funding
The SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has appealed to the National Treasury for more funding, warning of operational risks due to over-reliance on fee income.
Younger South Africans turning to medical insurance
As healthcare trends evolve, medical schemes like Discovery Health and Compcare are introducing innovative wellness programs to meet consumer demand for proactive health management.
Addressing gaps in South Africa’s primary healthcare system
Massive investment in human resources, interdisciplinary training, and public-private integration is essential to achieving equity and access under NHI.
Rising medical costs: A warning shot for SA consumers
The key factors driving the 2025 medical scheme contribution hikes in South Africa include medical inflation and chronic disease prevalence.
SA leads the world’s largest HIV prevention pill programme
South Africa's HIV prevention pill programme leads globally with 1.65M users by August 2024, aiming to reduce new infections and meet UNAIDS targets by 2025.