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.
Latest
8 October 2026
8 October 2026
8 October 2026
6 October 2026
6 October 2026
5 October 2026
More news
26 March 2026
Learn about the Section 59 Investigation: a vital step towards equity for black healthcare providers in the medical schemes landscape.
26 March 2026
Understand the challenges surrounding the NHI Act Implementation as South African doctors voice their concerns about its effectiveness.
26 March 2026
Lenacapavir manufacturing in SA aims to strengthen supply chains and provide critical HIV prevention solutions.
25 March 2026
Learn how Roche Integration Accelerated enhances access to essential testing for TB, HIV, HPV, and Hepatitis in Africa.
24 March 2026
Health Ombud Findings reveal shocking abuse and a medication error, prompting urgent calls for governance, training and safer systems.
24 March 2026
Asymptomatic TB could be fuelling transmission. New testing strategies and novel diagnostics aim to find cases before symptoms start.
23 March 2026
Gauteng Patient Debt Recovery is a priority as the province tackles R4.6 billion in unpaid healthcare fees for public services.
23 March 2026
Find out how South Africa’s HPV vaccination drive protects teenagers and reduces the incidence of high-risk HPV strains linked to cancer.
23 March 2026
Learn about the Momentum Bonitas Deal and its impact on South Africa's medical scheme market, raising Momentum's share to 30%.
23 March 2026
Learn how the Parmed membership discussion evolves, with calls from MPs to allow more flexibility in medical scheme choices.
23 March 2026
Delve into the UP study, revealing how Medical Aid Forensic Audits are destabilising private practices and affecting practitioners.
23 March 2026
Learn how the advent of Generic Semaglutide in India will change the landscape of weight-loss and diabetes medications.
The archive
Browse every Health Matters article by month.