Healthcare news and intelligence for Southern Africa
Daily reporting for the pharmaceutical, medical scheme and hospital sectors, published by Health Matters since 1994.
8 October 2026
Cancer in South Africa is rising, with deaths forecast to nearly double by 2050. Learn what ageing, smoking and urbanisation mean for care.
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23 June 2026
SA's PEPFAR funding could end as the FW de Klerk Foundation urges Donald Trump to protect vital HIV services and infrastructure.
22 June 2026
Contraceptive shortages hit South Africa following Aspen's manufacturing issues, prompting alternatives for the public health sector.
19 June 2026
Medical scheme clawbacks remain lawful after the High Court rejected a challenge to Section 59(3) of the Medical Schemes Act.
19 June 2026
The GEMS 2026 contribution increase has repercussions for the public servants' medical schemes amidst rising healthcare costs.
18 June 2026
AI Healthcare Tools are helping South African doctors reduce admin, improve clinical notes and free up more time for patient care.
18 June 2026
Explore European drug-pricing policies and how they impact healthcare spending and patient access to life-saving medicines.
17 June 2026
Diabetes Deaths In South Africa reached 27,692 in 2023, raising calls for screening, education and urgent public health action.
17 June 2026
New Cholesterol Guidelines expand long-term heart risk checks, with Lp(a) testing, calcium scans and earlier prevention.
15 June 2026
Fake Doctors In South Africa are evading detection due to weak verification systems, prompting urgent warnings from SAMA and the HPCSA.
15 June 2026
The Liver Perfusion Machine introduced at Wits Donald Gordon could expand the use of donor livers and improve transplant outcomes.
15 June 2026
NHLS Debt Crisis grows as Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal owe billions, raising concerns over public healthcare, diagnostics and patient care.
12 June 2026
Explore the challenges faced by RAF medico-legal experts due to payment delays, impacting healthcare and the legal process.
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