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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5 October 2024
Professor Lucy Gilson offers insights into health systems, human relationships, the impact of the NHI Act, and her vision for improving healthcare in SA.
4 October 2024
Gilead Sciences has granted royalty-free licenses to six generic drug manufacturers for the HIV prevention drug lenacapavir in 120 low-income countries.
4 October 2024
The BHF accuses the health department of delaying key reforms to lower private healthcare costs, citing inaction on 2019 Health Market Inquiry recommendations.
1 October 2024
Netcare CEO calls for mandatory health insurance in South Africa to boost medical scheme coverage and ease public healthcare strain.
30 September 2024
The SA Medical Association (SAMA) warns that the emerging XEC COVID-19 variant poses a health risk. Vaccinations are expected to help reduce severe illness.
30 September 2024
South Africa faces a critical nursing shortage due to training delays, an ageing workforce, and a brain drain. Calls to improve healthcare capacity are growing.
30 September 2024
SA's leading cause of death is debated, with Stats SA citing Covid-19 in 2020, while the SAMRC claims HIV/AIDS remains the country's top killer.
30 September 2024
The importance of healthcare contracts and why you should care about the fine print that impacts your costs and access to services.
26 September 2024
The Global Surgery and Emergency Medicine Divisions at UCT have been designated WHO Collaborating Centres to address global disparities in surgical care.
26 September 2024
The Gauteng health department has introduced a five-point plan to prevent serious adverse events at its healthcare facilities after 9,390 were reported in 2023.
25 September 2024
Discovery CEO says the implications of National Health Insurance (NHI) on South Africa's healthcare system, include a 31% income tax hike or 6.5% VAT increase.
25 September 2024
Africa has the highest global suicide rate. Explore the factors behind this crisis and discover how we can work together to prevent suicide.
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