A South African haematologist has played a key role in a major international breakthrough for treating haemophilia A, a rare genetic disorder. The pioneering new gene therapy offers a potential “functional cure” and renewed hope for accessible treatment in...
South Africa has taken a landmark step in its fight against tuberculosis (TB) by hosting the first-ever national workshop on TB vaccine preparedness. The event, co-convened by the Department of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO), signals a new era in...
The long-awaited final report from the Section 59 inquiry has left more questions than answers regarding medical aid fraud in South Africa. The investigation, initiated by the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) after complaints of racial bias from healthcare providers,...
A recent discovery will reshape our understanding of how type 1 diabetes develops, particularly in individuals of African descent. Researchers have identified a new African form of type 1 diabetes that appears to be distinct from the typical autoimmune response. This...
A staggering exodus of medical professionals is crippling South Africa’s public health sector. Official figures reveal that nearly 6,000 doctors and nurses are resigning from state facilities every year. This devastating brain drain is placing the nation’s...
