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Substandard And Falsified Medicines Threaten South Africa

Substandard And Falsified Medicines threaten South Africa as SAHPRA warns informal sales can cause treatment failure, harm and death.

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Netcare CEO Transition: Melanie Da Costa Named Successor

Netcare CEO Transition sees Melanie Da Costa named CEO-designate from June 2026, succeeding Dr Richard Friedland as CEO from January 2027.

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Certificate of Need Ruling Forces Health Licensing Rethink

Certificate Of Need Ruling pushes Health Department to explore facility-licensing models as ConCourt scraps practitioner controls.

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Ebola Outbreak Raises Red Flag As Death Toll Climbs

The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is accelerating in eastern DRC as deaths rise, urban cases emerge, borders tighten and testing capacity lags.

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GEMS Solvency Ratio Projected To Fall Below Legal Limit

The GEMS solvency ratio is projected to fall below the legal 25% threshold, following the scheme’s capping of premium hikes.

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Certificate Of Need Ruling: ConCourt Strikes Down DoH Powers

South Africa’s Certificate Of Need Ruling has declared certain health provisions unconstitutional, ending a two-decade legal battle.

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SA HIV Treatment Programme Faces Historic Slowdown

Explore the latest insights on the SA HIV Treatment Programme, revealing critical changes in treatment enrollment and funding.

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SA’s Missing Middle Faces Growing Healthcare Crisis

Discover the implications of SA’s missing middle, where rising medical scheme costs leave many without adequate healthcare options.

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GLP-1 Drugs In SA Start To Reshape Food And Alcohol Spend

GLP-1 Drugs In SA could spread as cheaper generics and oral pills arrive, changing food and alcohol demand and pushing premium health trends.

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Biovac Vaccine Tender Secures Critical R5.3bn State Contract

Biovac vaccine tender secures a vital R5.3bn state contract for Hexaxim, driving Africa’s local manufacturing goals.

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Lenacapavir Rollout in South Africa Set For June 5 Launch

South Africa’s Lenacapavir rollout begins on June 5, 2026, offering a new HIV prevention tool in high-burden districts.

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Africa Vaccine Procurement Framework Promises Security

Discover the benefits of the Africa Vaccine Procurement Framework for vaccine manufacturing and demand aggregation in Africa.

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