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High winter product demand lifts Adcock Ingram’s turnover

Adcock Ingram’s turnover rose 6% to R9.6bn, driven by demand for winter cold and flu medicines. HEPS grew 10%, with the final dividend rising to 275 cents.

Gauteng health department summoned over unpaid invoices

The Gauteng Health MEC was summoned to explain unpaid invoices worth R1 billion affecting service delivery. The department pledged a reduction in payment delays.

Africa fights mpox outbreak amid vaccine challenges

Africa faces mpox vaccine delays, mirroring COVID-19 challenges. Efforts are underway to secure vaccines and boost local vaccine production.

New Jersey to erase $100m in medical debt for many residents

New Jersey will erase $100 million in medical debt for 50,000 residents, providing relief through federal funds and a partnership with Undue Medical Debt.

Ageing population will support the private healthcare sector

SA’s ageing medical scheme population may boost private healthcare, but National Health Insurance poses risks.

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.