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2025 Health in Review: Challenges and Triumphs

Dive into the 2025 Health in Review, reflecting on South Africa’s healthcare struggles and clinical successes in HIV and TB treatment.

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Treasury Threatens Health Departments with Takeover

National Treasury threatens health departments in Gauteng, KZN, the Free State, and the Northern Cape with administrative management.

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1.4% SEP Increase Impacts Pharmaceutical Investment

Understanding the 1.4% SEP increase: why the pharmaceutical sector is urging a reconsideration of the price cap.

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Medical Scheme Increases Amidst Regulatory Concerns

BHF highlights the unsustainability of current medical scheme increases. Learn about essential reforms needed for healthcare.

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Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill Offers Injectables Alternative

Explore the benefits of the Wegovy weight-loss pill as a revolutionary option in managing obesity effectively.

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CMS Industry Report 2024: Medical Schemes Face Financial Strain

The CMS Industry Report 2024 reveals a surge in healthcare costs and an ageing population, forcing a shift in medical scheme strategies.

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Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention: South Africa’s New Shield

Discover how Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention efforts in South Africa aim to improve bio-surveillance and health security.

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Generic Lenacapavir Manufacturing: SA’s Bold 2027 Strategy

South Africa aims to begin generic Lenacapavir manufacturing by 2027. Read how the government plans to scale local production.

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Mediclinic Restructuring Deal: Remgro and MSC to Split Assets

Remgro and MSC announce a Mediclinic restructuring deal that splits Southern African and Swiss assets to streamline healthcare operations.

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GLP-1 Medicines Review: South Africa Moves to Expand Access

NEMLC begins a GLP-1 medicines review to assess affordability and potential inclusion in the public health sector for diabetes and obesity

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HIV Treatment Retention: South Africa’s Plan for 1.1m Patients

SA faces a crisis in HIV treatment retention as 1.1 million patients disengage from care. The “Close the Gap” campaign aims to fix this.

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African Genomics Research Promotes Diversity in Science

UCT launches the African Genomics Short Course to boost African genomics research representation and advance tailored precision medicine.

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