12 March 2025
Gauteng’s public health system faces a crisis as frozen posts, halted equipment budgets, and sessional worker cuts strain healthcare services.
12 March 2025
Alarming conditions at Helen Joseph Hospital highlight Gauteng's broader health crisis. Watchdog reports reveal unsanitary wards, corruption, and neglect.
11 March 2025
Helen Joseph Hospital: An investigation reveals under-resourcing, mismanagement, and a leadership crisis. Urgent action is needed to address these concerns.
11 March 2025
As President Cyril Ramaphosa considers modifications to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, Cosatu firmly opposes any changes.
11 March 2025
Provincial health departments owe the NHLS R8.9bn, threatening lab services. Budget cuts, backlogs, and rising HIV testing demands affect sustainability.
10 March 2025
The Health Minister has released draft regulations for the NHI Act outlining governance and appointment processes. He will oversee key appointments.
10 March 2025
The US decision to stop funding South African HIV/Aids programmes has left them reeling. Chris Barron spoke to Aids activist and TAC co-founder Mark Heywood.
10 March 2025
Discovery introduces Personal Health Pathways (PHP), using AI to personalise health recommendations and incentivise healthier lifestyles.
10 March 2025
South Africa's public hospitals are in crisis with unplaced doctors, crumbling infrastructure, and overworked staff. Systemic reforms are urgently needed.
7 March 2025
A coalition of healthcare organisations has called on the government to abandon its proposed collective bargaining scheme for private healthcare providers.
7 March 2025
Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa cannot fully replace USAID-funded healthcare programmes, but the priority is ensuring continued ARV access.
7 March 2025
The campaign aims to provide treatment for an additional 1.1 million people living with HIV by the end of 2025. However, cuts to funding threaten this goal.