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Eli Lilly has forecast 2026 profit and revenue above Wall Street expectations, reinforcing how fast the obesity market is reshaping Big Pharma growth plans. The recent Eli Lilly 2026 Guidance reflects the company’s confidence in strong future performance. The company also beat estimates for fourth-quarter earnings, helped by strong demand for its injectable weight-loss and […]

South Africa’s first consignment of lenacapavir, a six-monthly HIV prevention injection for high-risk HIV-negative people, will cover fewer than a quarter of the target population. Deliveries are underway and will continue through April. Rollout will begin immediately after delivery, with an initial two-year implementation plan.

As National Pregnancy Week runs from 3-7 February, the South African Society of Psychiatrists (Sasop) is calling on healthcare providers and expectant mothers to treat perinatal mental health symptoms in pregnancy as urgent medical issues. The society says between 16% and 50% of women in South Africa experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy. It adds […]

Discover how healthcare investment drives growth, linking public health to stronger GDP performance in emerging markets.

Barrs Pharmaceuticals has exited business rescue after agreeing to sell a controlling stake to Hetero. The deal signals a reset for a local manufacturer that has faced both operational disruption and regulatory pressure.

The US WHO Withdrawal became final in January 2026, raising risks for flu surveillance, outbreak response, and WHO funding as job cuts loom.

South Africa launches the HIV vaccine trial, BRILLIANT 01, testing a new vaccine cocktail designed to prime broadly neutralising antibodies.

Get insights into the Bonitas Tender Dispute as Bonitas reacts to Medscheme’s challenge over service provider appointments.

Bonitas Medscheme split sees Momentum Health and PHA take over key contracts, as a CMS forensic probe and court action continue.

The African Genome Diversity effort led by Wits adds 1,000+ genomes, improving AI models and precision medicine for African populations.

South Africans are reporting rising levels of depression and anxiety. Yet access to care is tightening. High out-of-pocket costs and an entrenched shortage of mental health professionals are leaving many people underserved. In particular, those with the greatest need are most affected.