Healthcare news and intelligence for Southern Africa

Learn Discovery Health is curbing costs and promoting healthier living as chronic illness and an ageing population drive medical inflation.

IRD SA will pay over R10m after submitting false claims to USAID for unperformed work, highlighting accountability for misuse of US federal funds.

Business Unity SA has engaged with the government on NHI Act concerns, proposing amendments to ensure equitable healthcare and private sector involvement.

The CMS has rejected the Autoimmune Alliance of SA's request for clear guidance on biologic treatment funding, stating cases must be assessed individually.

Global leaders at the UN General Assembly focused on achieving universal health coverage by 2030, highlighting the need for efficient healthcare financing.

SIU investigations target cerebral palsy cases, false malpractice claims, and conspiracy to access private medical records to file claims unlawfully.

Analysis of the NHI Act's journey through Parliament, the role of engagements, and the need for effective implementation despite challenges.

One in 7 moms in SA are teens, with 365 births daily. Poor access to contraception and education fuels this, creating cycles of poverty.

The Gates Foundation urges governments to fight child malnutrition with affordable solutions to boost children's health and promote economic growth.

Hospitals are collapsing, doctors are overworked, and billions are wasted. Urgent action is needed to fix public healthcare failures.

Gauteng health faces billions in irregular spending, budget underspending and corruption, leaving hospitals in crisis.

Reforms will address long waiting times, Covid-19 impacts, and ageing population challenges, focusing on digital healthcare and community-based care.