Healthcare news and intelligence for Southern Africa
Daily reporting for the pharmaceutical, medical scheme and hospital sectors, published by Health Matters since 1994.
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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30 April 2026
Medical negligence claims against the state have fallen sharply, but the public health system still faces R62bn in contingent liabilities.
30 April 2026
Employer-sponsored health insurance in the United States is losing ground as soaring premiums push workers toward cheaper alternatives.
29 April 2026
Diabetes Dashboard gives near-real-time diabetes control data within 48 hours, helping public clinics act faster and target support.
29 April 2026
South Africa must navigate the upcoming end of Global Fund HIV funding by 2034. Learn more about the implications.
28 April 2026
The NHI Constitutional Court Challenge moves forward as key figures debate the validity of the public consultation process.
27 April 2026
Weight management spending in South Africa is rising fast as consumers pay for diet support, GLP-1 medicines and healthier food.
27 April 2026
Discover the challenges behind the Gauteng waiting lists for hip replacements, including staffing issues and equipment shortages.
27 April 2026
Clicks Group’s half-year earnings rose 6.4% as turnover grew 7.4% to R24.9bn, despite WMS delays, with store expansion continuing.
27 April 2026
A new Physicians for Human Rights report warns that recent HIV funding cuts are jeopardising SA's rollout of the lenacapavir injection.
22 April 2026
Rising medical aid premiums spur Cosatu and Fedusa to demand tighter regulation of private healthcare pricing after GEMS’ 9.5% hike.
22 April 2026
Oral Phenylephrine Phase-Out debate grows as Sahpra weighs evidence, industry warns on access, and pharmacists call for a gradual transition.
22 April 2026
The new Doctor Entrepreneurship Programme equips clinicians with business skills, grant funding, and loans to transform healthcare delivery.
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