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Life Esidimeni Criminal Trials: NPA To Prosecute Health Officials

The Life Esidimeni Criminal Trials will begin as the NPA seeks accountability for the tragedy that claimed 144 vulnerable lives.

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Gauteng Surgical Backlog Reforms Target 36,000 Waiting List

Gauteng surgical backlog reforms aim to reduce waiting lists for 30,600 patients through digital dashboards and surgical marathons.

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National Department Of Health Leadership: A Critical Crisis

Leadership changes at the National Department of Health could reform South African healthcare governance following suspensions and scandals.

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One Health Summit Signals Renewed French Support for SA

The One Health Summit showcased important discussions on health sovereignty and climate-related health challenges worldwide.

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Medically Assisted Dying: DignitySA Launches Court Bid

DignitySA’s fight for medically assisted dying reveals deep issues surrounding constitutional rights and human dignity in South Africa.

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GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications Gain Traction In South Africa

GLP-1 weight loss medications are gaining traction in South Africa. Discover their potential impact on healthcare and FMCG trends.

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UK Health Aid Transparency Under Increasing Scrutiny

Delve into the challenges of UK health aid transparency and the alarming reports related to contaminated medicine funding.

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Medicine Price Increase: Industry Demands Transparency

The 1.47% increase in medicine prices faces legal challenges, as manufacturers demand transparency and an urgent inflation-linked adjustment.

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Nurse Moonlighting Crisis: A Systemic Healthcare Risk

Explore the nurse moonlighting crisis as healthcare workers bypass regulations due to inflation, corruption, and severe understaffing.

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Intercare CEO Hendri Hanekom to Lead Strategic Expansion

New Intercare CEO Hendri Hanekom leads the healthcare group into a new era of growth, targeting underserved markets in South Africa.

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Dis-Chem CEO Rui Morais Transforms Retail into Healthcare

Dis-Chem CEO Rui Morais marks 1,000 days by shifting the pharmacy giant toward an integrated healthcare model focused on affordability.

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GEMS Medical Aid Increases: Scheme Battles Record Claims

Explore why GEMS Medical Aid increases are hitting 9.5% in 2026 as the scheme battles a R2 billion deficit and record-breaking claim volumes.

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