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Social conditions that drive illness must be addressed to cut healthcare costs and improve health outcomes across South Africa.

Slow patent reform is blocking access to lifesaving medicines in South Africa, affecting public healthcare and affordability.

SA’s Ebola Preparedness expands as 36 hospitals prepare for imported cases amid the growing Bundibugyo outbreak in the DRC.

Understand the implications of Primary Healthcare Accountability in South Africa’s clinic services and governmental responsibilities.

Reach For A Dream Anniversary celebrations highlight how hope and emotional support help seriously ill children cope with treatment.

The public health system data shows better child survival, longer lives and progress against HIV, despite severe public healthcare pressures.

Charlotte Maxeke surgery delays have left 217 children waiting for procedures, with one patient facing a delay of more than 30 months.

Nicholas Crisp’s NHI departure comes as South Africa’s Health Department faces court challenges, senior suspensions and funding pressures.

The GEMS contribution increase remains at 9.5% after the CMS rejected a further reduction, prompting criticism from public sector unions.

Ebola treatment trials in the DRC need at least $18m in urgent funding to test experimental drugs and strengthen contact tracing.

Healthcare access during protests must be protected, SAMA says, as anti-immigration marches raise safety concerns.