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South Africa’s private healthcare sector is haemorrhaging up to R28 billion a year due to rampant fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA). This directly threatens the quality of care and financial stability of medical cover for millions of citizens.

Regulatory delays are hindering Africa’s R1.25-trillion pharmaceutical manufacturing goals and access to markets.

Uncover the complexities of NHI legal challenges in South Africa as the government seeks a resolution amid intense scrutiny.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has successfully negotiated a two-year wage agreement with employers in the nation’s burgeoning pharmaceutical sector. This negotiation secures significant pay increases and improved benefits for approximately 10,000 workers.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announces emergency funds to support South Africa’s health system amid US funding cuts.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi seeks to pause legal challenges against the NHI Act, facing strong opposition from healthcare groups.

Health activists highlight the issues with Vertex’s Trikafta pricing and access, advocating for justice in cystic fibrosis care.

Patients in at least three South African provinces have claimed they are being forced to undergo HIV testing at government health facilities. Speaking on the condition of anonymity for fear of future victimisation, individuals in Gauteng, the Free State, and North West reported that HIV tests are being conducted without pre- or post-test counselling. In […]

Uncover the potential risks of AI in medicine, particularly its effect on the skills of healthcare professionals over time.

Discover the impressive rise of Clicks value as it nears R100 billion, outpacing Dis-Chem in market valuation.

Explore the Ozempic Paradox: discover how weight-loss drugs impact overall healthcare costs despite health improvements.