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South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) Act aims to transform healthcare by prioritising primary care, improving access, and addressing health inequities. Despite challenges in reaching rural and underserved areas, the act aims to transform healthcare.

Experts see the recent ruling against parts of South Africa’s National Health Act as a chance to improve it despite predicting more legal and logistical challenges.

Collaboration with the private sector could what our health system needs, provided these conversations include private health funders and lead to meaningful legislative amendment and policy direction.

The US government is throwing its weight behind African production of antiretroviral drugs as the continent grapples with the world’s largest HIV epidemic.

South Africa’s Health Department seeks affordable CAB-LA prices following a US donation, aiming to ensure sustainable access to this long-acting HIV prevention injection and reduce new infections across the country.

The medical schemes regulator is appealing a court decision to remove curatorship from Medipos, citing financial instability and governance issues.

A new HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, has shown 100% protection in trials, offering hope for young women in Africa. Professor Linda-Gail Bekker believes it could be a game-changer in HIV prevention.

Women in SA face higher HIV rates due to early sexual activity, low condom use, and multiple partners. Activists urge targeted interventions and support.

The Pretoria High Court overturned the certificate of need requirement for healthcare facilities. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi clarified that this ruling is unrelated to the National Health Insurance scheme.

Doctors celebrate the Pretoria High Court ruling declaring legislation allowing government control over practice locations unconstitutional. This is a significant setback for the National Health Insurance (NHI), which is reliant on central management.

The High Court in Pretoria has ruled against the health minister’s plan to control doctor placements. The court declared the National Health Act’s certificate of need provisions unconstitutional, impacting the National Health Insurance scheme.