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NHI will be GNU’s sternest test

Rejection of health compact over support for NHI: ANC Health Minister pushes forward with controversial universal health coverage plan.

SA’s path to universal health coverage is through NHI

SA is strengthening its health system to achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030 through National Health Insurance, uniting stakeholders for quality care.

SA faces vision crisis amid unequal access to eye care

The country faces a vision crisis as unequal access to eye care leaves millions at risk of avoidable blindness.

WHO sounds alarm on $4bn funding gap for Mpox

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the latest mpox outbreak in Africa an international health emergency, urging global support. However, there is a severe lack of funds to combat the potentially deadly virus. To control the spread of Mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighbouring countries, significant efforts are needed in […]

EU raises Mpox risk level after new strain found in Sweden

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) raised its risk level for Mpox after a new strain of the virus was in Sweden.

Healthcare groups refuse to sign President’s Health Compact

Disagreeing on NHI, nine key healthcare groups refuse to sign the compact. They seek discussions to find better universal health coverage solutions.

Gauteng health department loses R570m of unspent funds

The Gauteng health department must return R570M after failing to spend R1.1bn in 2023/24. Critics highlight mismanagement, with R3.45B owed to suppliers.

Insulin deal faces criticism over lack of insulin pens

Novo Nordisk has partnered with Aspen to produce insulin for Africa, but critics say it fails to address the shortage of insulin pens in SA’s public hospitals.

US cuts prices of prescription drugs, aiming to save billions

The US is slashing prices on 10 top prescription drugs by up to 79% as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. The move targets high drug costs.

Health compact signing postponed amid NHI concerns

The signing of the Presidential Health Compact has been postponed to August 22 amid concerns about the NHI. Sama and Busa oppose the compact’s support for the NHI plan.

Africa CDC declares emergency over spreading Mpox outbreak

Africa CDC declares a public health emergency over fast-spreading Mpox outbreak from the DRC, with over 15,000 cases reported in 2024.

Mpox outbreak in Africa needs urgent regional action

Mpox outbreak in African countries highlights the need for a regional response. Strengthening surveillance, control measures, and vaccine access is crucial.