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NHS Job Losses Raise Concerns Over Patient Care
Hospitals in England are facing significant staff cuts. Over 100,000 jobs are now at risk. This follows a major reorganisation. Health leaders mandated cost-cutting measures. These potential NHS job losses have alarmed leaders. They are now calling for Treasury help. Redundancy costs could exceed £2 billion. Aggressive Efficiency Targets Drive Cuts Trusts must cut administrative […]
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SA Pharma Sector Unfazed by US Tariffs Impact
The SA pharma sector is unfazed by US tariffs, as key leaders assess the situation, ensuring stability and security in the market.
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Casual contact drives TB spread more than household exposure
Insights from a KZN study reveal that casual contact drives TB, shifting the focus from close household exposure to community interactions.
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Cancer Ruling Sparks Controversy in Gauteng
Discover the implications of the cancer ruling as the Gauteng Health Department seeks to appeal a decision on treatment delays.
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Medical Research in SA: The Impact of NIH Cuts
Learn about the crisis in medical research in SA from NIH funding cuts and the pivotal role of the government in recovery.
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Collaboration with Private Sector to Enhance Healthcare
Understand the importance of collaboration with private sector in the National Health Insurance framework for universal healthcare access.
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New Pharmaceutical Tariffs: An Industry at Risk
Stay informed about the ongoing situation regarding pharmaceutical tariffs and the responses from the industry as future changes loom.
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SAMA Challenges NHI Act: Doctors Speak Out
SAMA challenges NHI Act, citing concerns over constitutionality and its potential impact on South Africa’s healthcare system.
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HHS Layoffs: Kennedy Cuts 10,000 Jobs in Major Shake-up
Find out how the HHS layoffs will shape the future of health agencies as 10,000 positions are eliminated in a major overhaul.
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Low-Cost Benefit Options Extended Until 2027
The new extension for low-cost benefit options ensures continued affordable health insurance coverage for many families in need.
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HIV cases soar as treatment coverage falters
Explore the alarming increase in HIV cases as treatment coverage falters in South Africa. What does the future hold?
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Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Rates on the Rise in South Africa
South Africa’s stillbirths have more than doubled since 1997, reaching nearly 16,000 in 2020. Early neonatal deaths also remain high, with respiratory and cardiovascular complications as leading causes. Recent government statistics on perinatal deaths reveal concerns about maternal care in South Africa, with stillbirths more than doubling from 1997 to 2020. In 2020, 15,908 babies […]
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