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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22 July 2026
PEPFAR cuts have been linked to a 45% decline in South African children receiving HIV treatment at US-supported healthcare sites.
22 July 2026
Fake medical certificates are driving sick leave abuse in South Africa, costing employers through absenteeism, fraud and lost productivity.
21 July 2026
Aspen Semaglutide Canada gains Health Canada approval, but API supply problems could delay the generic’s commercial launch.
21 July 2026
The Extensior South Africa launch on 27 July, offering patients a lower-cost, authorised semaglutide treatment for type 2 diabetes.
20 July 2026
Ambulance tariff negotiations could help private emergency service providers address low payments, cash-flow pressure and market contraction.
20 July 2026
Learn how Discovery Health aims for robust membership growth amid challenges posed by churn and an aging member pool.
17 July 2026
Medscheme Bonitas Court Bid withdrawal allows the CMS to resume its forensic probe into disputed Bonitas procurement processes.
16 July 2026
Illicit medicines in South Africa are rising, prompting Sahpra to launch a national campaign on counterfeit drugs and unsafe online sellers.
16 July 2026
Sun Pharma’s Generic Semaglutide is now available in South Africa. Explore this new treatment option for type 2 diabetes.
16 July 2026
The Mogalakwena Hospital court case seeks an urgent inspection after Limpopo authorities blocked a new R165m private hospital from opening.
15 July 2026
Maternal and newborn mortality data reveal deep regional care gaps, stalled progress and growing pressure on South Africa’s health system.
15 July 2026
Sleep debt and road safety research show that poor sleep may predict crash risk more strongly than many traditional insurance factors.
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