Adcock Ingram, the pharmaceutical giant behind household brands such as Panado and Corenza-C, could delist from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). This follows a significant deal between its majority shareholder, Bidvest, and Indian drugmaker Natco Pharma. The...
The NHI dream of universal health coverage for all South Africans through the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme is facing a harsh economic reality. Political parties are grappling with a deadlocked 2025/26 national budget. The significant financial challenges...
A fuse has been lit in South Africa’s private healthcare industry following the release of a controversial racial bias report. It claims black healthcare providers are disproportionately targeted in fraud investigations. The Section 59 report, submitted to...
A major global study has confirmed the fears of many parents. It revealed a significant link between owning a smartphone in childhood and experiencing poorer mental health in early adulthood. The peer-reviewed research suggests that the younger a child is when they...
In May 2025, Senate Republicans voted 49–51 to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. This occurred despite his lack of formal training in medicine or public health. Only Minority Leader Mitch McConnell opposed the nomination. He...
