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Motsoaledi focuses on NHI and misses urgent health needs

Despite many organisations offering practical suggestions on how universal healthcare could work, Motsoaledi and the ANC ignored them.

Discovery combines Vitality units into one global entity

Discover the benefits of Discovery, which combines Vitality units to create a unified strategy and leadership for the global business.

Motsoaledis’s roadshow to promote NHI faces scepticism

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has announced a roadshow to promote National Health Insurance (NHI), but stakeholders remain doubtful of its effectiveness.

Vertex agrees to sell cheaper Trikafta in SA

A Joburg woman has dropped her case against US drug giant, Vertex after the price of Trikafta, a cystic fibrosis medicine, price is cut.

Promising news for HIV/AIDS patients in Africa

A Wits professor has received a R46m grant to research ways to reduce deaths from bacterial and fungal infections in HIV/AIDS patients.

Little black box a dramatic demonstration of biotech risks

A little black box with engineered DNA has demonstrated AI’s bioterror potential.

Sizwe Hosmed investigates claim inconsistencies

Sizwe Hosmed has hired KPMG to investigate a R162 million under-provision for claims discovered after their 2021 merger.

Opposition vexed over Gauteng health budget

Union leader criticises the Gauteng health budget for ignoring fundamental problems, while DA’s Jack Bloom raised concerns about mismanagement.

Cheaper health insurance gains popularity

Momentum reports a 5% increase in new members joining Momentum Health4Me, their health insurance scheme, in the last six months.

Sizwe Hosmed scheme under investigation for possible fraud

Sizwe Hosmed Medical Scheme is under statutory management with the CMS. An investigation for possible fraud, impacting its solvency is underway.

CMS recommends limiting 2025 contribution increases

The CMS has highlighted the importance of keeping medical scheme contributions affordable in light of high inflation and financial stress.

GPs in England to limit patient appointments over funding dispute

GPs in England will limit patient appointments to 25 a day, following BMA’s new work-to-rule action due to funding disputes. This could potentially disrupt NHS services.