Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has vehemently rejected accusations that the public healthcare system has collapsed. He defended the healthcare sector amidst criticism, despite confronting staggering statistics on the dire shortage of specialists in the country. The...
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended the head of the provincial health department, Lesiba Arnold Malotana, with immediate effect. This follows damning revelations of wholesale looting at Tembisa hospital. Describing the situation as “disturbing”,...
The head of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria has issued a powerful call to action for African philanthropists. He urges them to direct their resources towards health initiatives. These efforts could save millions of lives and transform the...
In a move heralded as a significant victory for public health, South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has upheld a decision. This allows specially trained pharmacists to prescribe HIV treatment and initiate and manage antiretroviral treatment (ARVs) for...
Aspen Pharmacare’s share price saw a notable increase. This followed the announcement that the high-profile diabetes drug, Mounjaro (tirzepatide), has received approval from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) for use as a chronic...
