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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14 April 2026
The One Health Summit showcased important discussions on health sovereignty and climate-related health challenges worldwide.
14 April 2026
DignitySA's fight for medically assisted dying reveals deep issues surrounding constitutional rights and human dignity in South Africa.
14 April 2026
GLP-1 weight loss medications are gaining traction in South Africa. Discover their potential impact on healthcare and FMCG trends.
13 April 2026
Delve into the challenges of UK health aid transparency and the alarming reports related to contaminated medicine funding.
8 April 2026
The 1.47% increase in medicine prices faces legal challenges, as manufacturers demand transparency and an urgent inflation-linked adjustment.
8 April 2026
Explore the nurse moonlighting crisis as healthcare workers bypass regulations due to inflation, corruption, and severe understaffing.
8 April 2026
New Intercare CEO Hendri Hanekom leads the healthcare group into a new era of growth, targeting underserved markets in South Africa.
8 April 2026
Dis-Chem CEO Rui Morais marks 1,000 days by shifting the pharmacy giant toward an integrated healthcare model focused on affordability.
8 April 2026
Explore why GEMS Medical Aid increases are hitting 9.5% in 2026 as the scheme battles a R2 billion deficit and record-breaking claim volumes.
5 April 2026
Delve into the crucial aspects of NHI Implementation: funding, governance, and the realities of healthcare reform in South Africa.
5 April 2026
Learn about the Gauteng cardiac surgery outcomes and the Health Department's response to DA claims of poor performance.
1 April 2026
Mediclinic Restructuring splits ownership: Remgro takes Mediclinic Southern Africa, IHL takes Hirslanden, in matched $950m steps.
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