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Health Ombud Findings reveal shocking abuse and a medication error, prompting urgent calls for governance, training and safer systems.

Asymptomatic TB could be fuelling transmission. New testing strategies and novel diagnostics aim to find cases before symptoms start.

Gauteng Patient Debt Recovery is a priority as the province tackles R4.6 billion in unpaid healthcare fees for public services.

Find out how South Africa’s HPV vaccination drive protects teenagers and reduces the incidence of high-risk HPV strains linked to cancer.

Learn about the Momentum Bonitas Deal and its impact on South Africa’s medical scheme market, raising Momentum’s share to 30%.

Learn how the Parmed membership discussion evolves, with calls from MPs to allow more flexibility in medical scheme choices.

Delve into the UP study, revealing how Medical Aid Forensic Audits are destabilising private practices and affecting practitioners.

Learn how the advent of Generic Semaglutide in India will change the landscape of weight-loss and diabetes medications.

Learn how Animal Testing Alternatives can accelerate R&D and improve human relevance in safety data and drug development.

AI Health Prompts at Discovery Life are nudging members to get screened, helping catch cancer earlier and supporting healthier lives.

NHLS TrakCare Outage disrupts public-sector lab results nationwide, raising questions about backup power, resilience, and readiness for NHI.