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Discovery Health Membership Growth and Challenges Ahead
Learn how Discovery Health aims for robust membership growth amid challenges posed by churn and an aging member pool.
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Medscheme Bonitas Court Bid Withdrawal Clears CMS Probe
Medscheme Bonitas Court Bid withdrawal allows the CMS to resume its forensic probe into disputed Bonitas procurement processes.
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Illicit Medicines In South Africa Spark Sahpra Crackdown
Illicit medicines in South Africa are rising, prompting Sahpra to launch a national campaign on counterfeit drugs and unsafe online sellers.
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Sun Pharma’s Generic Semaglutide Gets SA Approval
Sun Pharma’s Generic Semaglutide is now available in South Africa. Explore this new treatment option for type 2 diabetes.
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Mogalakwena Hospital Court Case Challenges Inspection Refusal
The Mogalakwena Hospital court case seeks an urgent inspection after Limpopo authorities blocked a new R165m private hospital from opening.
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Maternal And Newborn Mortality Exposes Care Gaps
Maternal and newborn mortality data reveal deep regional care gaps, stalled progress and growing pressure on South Africa’s health system.
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Sleep Debt And Road Safety: Crash Risk Rises
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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Gauteng’s Foreign Doctor Salary Bill Sparks Jobs Row
Gauteng’s foreign doctor salary bill exceeds R600 million as unemployed local medical graduates struggle to secure public sector posts.
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AI-Guided Heart Procedures Could Ease Backlogs
AI-guided heart procedures using Philips DeviceGuide could shorten treatment times and help hospitals reduce patient backlogs.
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Telehealth GLP-1 Prescribing Sparks Safety Fears
Telehealth GLP-1 prescribing practices may expose patients to unsafe care, weak medical checks and compounded weight-loss drugs.
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Ebola Treatment Clinical Trial Planned Across Africa
Ebola Treatment Clinical Trial plans will test Xylomed’s oral medicine in the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan for safety and effectiveness.
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Aspen Chair Transition: Ben Kruger To Succeed Dlamini
Aspen Chair Transition will see Ben Kruger replace Kuseni Dlamini as Aspen Pharmacare prepares for debt-free growth and new investment.
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