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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4 November 2024
New Zealand customs has seized semaglutide-based drugs made in Bangladesh, underscoring a rise in global demand for cheaper alternatives to Ozempic.
1 November 2024
In 2023, tuberculosis was the top infectious disease killer worldwide, with 1.25 million deaths. SA's TB incidence is declining, but fatalities remain high.
31 October 2024
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana attributes the staffing crisis in SA's healthcare services to provinces mismanaging Treasury funds intended for wages.
31 October 2024
Find out about groundbreaking AI innovations presented by tech giants aimed at improving healthcare delivery and efficiency.
31 October 2024
South Africa’s two largest pharmacy chains, Clicks and Dis-Chem, are pushing aggressive expansion plans, reflecting market optimism about their future growth.
30 October 2024
Aspen Pharmacare has secured a licensing agreement to enter the GLP-1 agonist market, positioning it for growth in diabetes and obesity treatment solutions.
30 October 2024
The rise in TB cases underscores the challenges in global eradication efforts as the disease was the leading cause of infectious disease-related deaths in 2023.
29 October 2024
NHI could reshape the nation’s health system, focusing on district health management and prioritising underserved communities.
28 October 2024
As demand for budget-friendly health solutions grows, Clicks CEO Bertina Engelbrecht emphasised the group’s commitment to offering more affordable alternatives.
28 October 2024
The group’s focus on expansion and efficient cost management has significantly boosted its bottom liner resulting in a 9.6% rise in total revenue to end-August,
28 October 2024
Amid controversy, the Independent Development Trust has appointed private contractors for oxygen plants at 55 hospitals, raising red flags about contractor qualifications and budget surges.
28 October 2024
Healthcare costs for US obesity patients rise with GLP-1 drugs despite their weight-loss benefits.
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