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Cosatu’s stand against NHI amendments: A political showdown

by Sinesipho Schrieber | Business Day | 11 March 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | Archive, March 2025

As President Cyril Ramaphosa considers modifications to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, Cosatu firmly opposes any changes.

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Unpaid bills threaten medical tests as NHLS struggles

by Estelle Ellis | Daily Maverick | 11 March 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | Archive, March 2025

Provincial health departments owe the NHLS R8.9bn, threatening lab services. Budget cuts, backlogs, and rising HIV testing demands affect sustainability.

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First NHI draft regulations released by Health Minister

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 10 March 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 | Archive, March 2025

The Health Minister has released draft regulations for the NHI Act outlining governance and appointment processes. He will oversee key appointments.

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Q&A with Mark Heywood on funding cuts to HIV/Aids programmes

by Chris Barron | Sunday Times | 9 March 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 | Archive, 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.

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Discovery launches AI-Powered Personal Health Pathways

by Thabiso Mochiko | TimesLIVE | 8 March 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 | Archive, March 2025

Discovery introduces Personal Health Pathways (PHP), using AI to personalise health recommendations and incentivise healthier lifestyles.

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