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JSE healthcare shares rise as Aspen recovers and private hospital groups improve earnings.

10 October 2026

JSE healthcare shares: Aspen leads gains

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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