International health activists and civil society organisations have launched a scathing critique of pharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences and the US government. They say that Lenacapavir is in short supply and woefully inadequate to slow Africa’s epidemic. The...
In a significant boost to South Africa’s public health resources, China has announced a $3.49 million (approximately R60 million) donation. This donation will expand critical HIV prevention funding. The investment is specifically earmarked to support young people and...
A groundbreaking public-private healthcare partnership piloted in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) could revolutionise South Africa’s strained medical sector. By leveraging underutilised private-sector resources, the initiative has successfully reduced surgical waiting lists. It...
The Life Healthcare share price took a significant knock in early trade yesterday, falling by as much as 9%. This happened after the hospital group released a trading statement detailing a multi-billion Rand adjustment to its financial liabilities. Investors reacted...
High blood pressure, a condition traditionally associated with adults, is rapidly becoming a major health crisis for the younger generation. New research published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health reveals that the worldwide prevalence of hypertension in...
