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US Healthcare Spending Rose Sharply to $5.3 Trillion in 2024

by Amina Niasse | Reuters | 15 January 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 | Archive, January 2026

US healthcare spending in 2024 jumped 7.2% to $5.3 trillion, driven by rising insurance enrolment, service use, and administrative costs.

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Aspen Pharmacare Business Sale Sparks Investor Optimism

by Raymond Steyn | Financial Mail | 15 January  2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | Archive, January 2026

Aspen Pharmacare business sale boosts investor confidence. A strategic pivot following a turbulent 2025 rebuilds financial flexibility.

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Hospital-Acquired Infections Lack National Tracking

by Yoliswa Sobuwa | TimesLIVE | 14 January 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | Archive, January 2026

Hospital-acquired infections remain untracked nationally, risking thousands of preventable deaths and silent outbreaks in public hospitals.

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Discovery Health Claims Reversal follows member outcry

by Hilton Tarrant | Moneyweb | 12 January 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | Archive, January 2026

Discovery Health claims will now be covered by the scheme after a processing error led to member outcry and regulatory scrutiny.

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European Drug Pricing Dispute Escalates Over US Deals

by Michael Erman & Maggie Fick | Reuters | 8 January 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | Archive, January 2026

European drug pricing dispute heats up as pharma giants demand higher returns after US price cuts. Tensions are on the rise.

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