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10 October 2026
JSE healthcare shares gain as Aspen cuts debt and hospitals improve margins. Explore the growth drivers and risks facing the sector.
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13 May 2026
Dis-Chem Health Hub debuts, combining clinics, pharmacy, telehealth and insurance to cut costs and improve access.
13 May 2026
GEMS 2026 Contribution Increase drops to 7.5% from 1 July, easing pressure on public servants as the scheme targets costs and fraud.
12 May 2026
The Zimbabwe National Health Strategy 2026-2030 outlines a transformative roadmap for enhancing health and well-being nationwide.
8 May 2026
NHI Act Court Challenge intensifies as the ConCourt questions whether Parliament’s public hearings on the NHI law were rushed or fair.
8 May 2026
Aspen Insulin approval marks a milestone for diabetes care in South Africa, ensuring supply security with locally made insulin.
8 May 2026
South Africa’s hantavirus screening is under scrutiny after two cases aboard a cruise ship exposed the limitations of health protocols.
6 May 2026
NHI Funding is under scrutiny as the Constitutional Court hears that Parliament failed to share costs and funding during public consultations.
6 May 2026
NHI Financial Architecture is under scrutiny as court challenges and funding gaps raise risks to private capital and access to medtech.
6 May 2026
The Zambia-US Health Funding Deal is in jeopardy due to demands related to data privacy and mineral access. Find out more.
5 May 2026
Parliament's NHI Process faces a ConCourt test as BHF and the Western Cape challenge the extent to which public input shaped the NHI Act.
5 May 2026
On 5 May, the NHI ConCourt Challenge will discuss whether Parliament met its obligations for public participation in health legislation.
5 May 2026
Understand the role of leadership in driving Digital Health Transformation in South Africa's evolving health landscape.
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