Healthcare news and intelligence for Southern Africa
Daily reporting for the pharmaceutical, medical scheme and hospital sectors, published by Health Matters since 1994.
8 October 2026
Cancer in South Africa is rising, with deaths forecast to nearly double by 2050. Learn what ageing, smoking and urbanisation mean for care.
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12 August 2026
Diabetes is now South Africa’s leading cause of death, intensifying concerns for healthcare, the workforce and the economy.
12 August 2026
South Africa’s Dietary Guidelines require updating to reflect current nutrition science, lifestyle diseases and affordability.
12 August 2026
The future of local pharmaceutical manufacturing is at stake. Understand the tensions between government policies and industry needs.
12 August 2026
Netcare AI deterioration algorithm submitted to SAHPRA after a clinical study showed it could identify hospital patients at risk earlier.
12 August 2026
Discover how Medshield's Corporate Health Growth aims to increase employer-sponsored members in a competitive healthcare landscape.
12 August 2026
Cancer heat therapy could reduce oncology costs as a R57 million plan aims to introduce mEHT devices into public hospitals.
7 August 2026
Local pharmaceutical manufacturing is under pressure as state tenders favour low prices, threatening jobs, medicine supply and investment.
7 August 2026
European heat deaths have topped 25,000, raising healthcare costs and increasing pressure on hospitals and emergency services.
6 August 2026
The reduction in PEPFAR funding has led to a decrease in HIV services worldwide and put access to treatment and prevention programmes at risk.
6 August 2026
The Charlotte Maxeke Hospital crisis worsens as unpaid accounts, dialysis shortages and procurement delays threaten patient care.
6 August 2026
Brics health cooperation expands across nine priority areas as member states strengthen efforts to achieve universal health coverage.
6 August 2026
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