Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, which rode a wave of unprecedented success with its weight-loss drug Wegovy, has announced a global hiring freeze for non-critical roles. This signals a dramatic shift from rapid expansion to rigorous cost-cutting. Sales begin...
The Gauteng High Court has ordered the provincial Department of Health to immediately tackle the severe oncology backlog, ruling that their appeal cannot delay life-saving treatment for cancer patients. The Gauteng High Court delivered a crucial judgment yesterday,...
While continuous glucose monitors are increasingly popular as wellness gadgets for tracking lifestyle and diet, their lack of formal regulatory oversight means many devices may not be safe or reliable for medical use. The rise of unregulated glucose monitors makes the...
In a significant move towards universal healthcare, Zimbabwe’s Parliament is considering a new bill aimed at providing medical services for all citizens. It also seeks to regulate the entire health sector, including private hospitals. Questions remain over how...
For the millions who experience anxiety at the sight of a needle, a routine blood test can be a significant ordeal. Now, with the advent of finger-prick technology, a groundbreaking innovation requiring only a few drops of blood from a fingertip could revolutionise...
