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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24 October 2024
Novo Nordisk's share price dropped 19% amidst growing competition from Eli Lilly in the diabetes and weight-loss drug market.
22 October 2024
The Rural Health Advocacy Project is leading a campaign for higher taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco to alleviate the burden on the public health system.
22 October 2024
The Department of Health advocates appointing more family physicians as clinical managers in district hospitals, aiming to enhance healthcare delivery and clinical governance in the public health system.
22 October 2024
The response from Bonitas and the Council for Medical Schemes to recent allegations fails to address key governance concerns.
21 October 2024
The GNU witnessed its first significant cabinet clash as ANC and DA ministers debated the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) plan and the future of medical aids.
21 October 2024
Budget cuts in 2023/24 have severely impacted the Health Department, leaving 24% of posts vacant and hindering essential services like TB treatment and community health outreach.
21 October 2024
The rise of medical and health influencers is changing how people access healthcare information and is eroding public trust in traditional healthcare professionals.
18 October 2024
The South African Private Practitioners Forum (SAPPF) has launched a legal challenge against the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, raising concerns about its constitutionality.
18 October 2024
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) addresses Michael Avery’s criticism regarding Bonitas and highlights concerns over long-term contracts that hinder competition in South Africa's medical scheme administration sector.
18 October 2024
PSG Financial Services CEO Francois Gouws has called for business-friendly policies in South Africa, warning that the uncosted National Health Insurance (NHI) poses risks to the economy's reform.
17 October 2024
The SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has appealed to the National Treasury for more funding, warning of operational risks due to over-reliance on fee income.
17 October 2024
As healthcare trends evolve, medical schemes like Discovery Health and Compcare are introducing innovative wellness programs to meet consumer demand for proactive health management.
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