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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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23 March 2026
Learn how Animal Testing Alternatives can accelerate R&D and improve human relevance in safety data and drug development.
18 March 2026
AI Health Prompts at Discovery Life are nudging members to get screened, helping catch cancer earlier and supporting healthier lives.
18 March 2026
NHLS TrakCare Outage disrupts public-sector lab results nationwide, raising questions about backup power, resilience, and readiness for NHI.
18 March 2026
Conjoined Twins Separation at Mankweng Tertiary Hospital is a Limpopo first, with the babies now stable after complex surgery.
17 March 2026
Learn about the HIV prevention shot lenacapavir and why Aspen Pharmacare emphasises guaranteed demand for local production.
17 March 2026
The SA Professional Stress Index reveals a troubling reality of prolonged stress for professionals in South Africa. Learn more.
16 March 2026
Cape Town biotech firm Afrigen’s business rescue begins as the WHO-backed mRNA hub seeks new investment to secure vaccine manufacturing.
16 March 2026
The pause in NHI Act implementation opens a window to improve South Africa's healthcare infrastructure. Discover its implications.
16 March 2026
Examine the consequences of the Global Funding Crisis on multilateral health institutions and their role in global health equity.
16 March 2026
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi confirms suspensions in the Health Department after fraud arrests involving the Global Fund.
16 March 2026
Learn about potential Aspen Pharmacare asset disposals aimed at optimising the company's global operations for greater profitability.
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