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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1 April 2026
Learn why the Grey’s Hospital HVAC project has missed its completion date and how it threatens surgical safety in KwaZulu-Natal.
1 April 2026
The Charlotte Maxeke Cardiac Crisis raises serious concerns. Learn about allegations of poor management and surgical safety issues.
31 March 2026
Understanding National Health Insurance in South Africa: Key meetings and court challenges shaping the future of health funding.
31 March 2026
Examine the urgent cardio-oncologist shortage in South Africa, which is crucial for managing heart health in cancer care.
30 March 2026
With NHI stalled, South Africa’s healthcare funding faces real trade-offs on access, affordability and practical reforms now.
30 March 2026
The report on the George Mukhari patient death reveals critical failings in mental health care and calls for immediate reforms.
29 March 2026
Learn how acknowledging obesity as a chronic disease can transform healthcare approaches and reduce long-term health costs.
29 March 2026
The depression treatment gap widens as modelling shows over two million people affected and major inequality in antidepressant access.
28 March 2026
The Momentum Bonitas Deal marks a significant shift in medical aid administration. Discover the details and benefits.
28 March 2026
A Non-Invasive Colon Cancer Test uses stool vapour biomarkers to triage patients fast, improving early detection.
28 March 2026
Explore the dangers of Deepfake X-Ray Images that can mislead clinicians during diagnosis and compromise patient care.
26 March 2026
The SA Mortality Report reveals a decline in deaths in 2023, with diabetes and non-communicable diseases as key factors.
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