Global fund affirms commitment to lenacapavir rollout

by Ida Jooste | Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism | 4 March 2025

The Global Fund for HIV, TB, and Malaria reaffirms its commitment to introducing the twice-yearly HIV prevention jab, lenacapavir, in underprivileged countries.

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Impact of Food Insecurity on Obesity Rates in South Africa

by Suthentira Govender | TimesLIVE | 6 March 2025

Nearly 70% of obese South African adults live in food-insecure households. Experts call for change to tackle obesity, malnutrition, and rising healthcare costs.

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UC loses patent battle over prostate cancer drug in SA

by Kabelo Khumalo | Business Day | 4 March 2025

The University of California's (UC) patent for Xtandi, a prostate cancer drug, was revoked in South Africa, allowing generic alternatives to enter the market.

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Competition Commission probes insulin price fixing

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 4 March 2025

The Competition Commission is investigating insulin manufacturers Novo Nordisk and Sanofi Aventis, raising concerns about accessibility to diabetes care.

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