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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 July 2024
National Prosecuting Authority to decide whether to initiate pursue criminal proceedings prosecutions.
12 July 2024
Sanac aims to test and treat 95% of HIV-infected children, addressing rising infection rates among infants, especially in Tshwane.
12 July 2024
Only 25% of US patients prescribed Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss continued usage after two years, raising concerns about long-term adherence.
8 July 2024
The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition has exempted small private hospital groups from certain competition regulations for five years.
8 July 2024
Following an agreement with the Competition Commission, J&J will not enforce its TB drug patent in 134 countries and will reduce the drug price in South Africa.
7 July 2024
Insurer predicts the ANC will push for the implementation of the NHI Act despite opposition, Legal challenges and phased implementation are expected.
7 July 2024
A cyberattack on South Africa's NHLS has severely disrupted patient care, delaying critical medical procedures and test results.
5 July 2024
Roche sues Stanford University and Foresight Diagnostics, alleging misuse of genetic-sequencing trade secrets to develop competing cancer-detection products.
5 July 2024
The BHF's Dr Katlego Mothudi warns of misconceptions about medical schemes following the signing of the NHI Bill, stressing the need for accurate information.
5 July 2024
The government will implement NHI over several years, but clear next steps remain undefined. High disease burdens and weakened infrastructure are persistent.
5 July 2024
Discovery's research shows that improved fitness lowers mortality and hospital costs, reduces obesity, and enhances mental health.
5 July 2024
Dr Aaron Motsoaledi may have been right person for the job when he was appointed Health Minister 2009. In 2024, the healthcare context looks very different.
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