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America First Health Funding Strategy Faces East African Test

America First health funding plan faces legal challenges in Kenya over privacy, even as Uganda secures $1.7B with new co-financing model.

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Medical Tax Credits Debate Sparks Warnings From Policy Experts

As the medical tax credits debate intensifies, experts warn that scrapping them could destabilise South Africa’s healthcare system.

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Motsoaledi Defends NHI Amid Legal Challenges And Criticism

Motsoaledi defends NHI, rejecting claims of judicial bias and backing the scheme as key to universal health coverage.

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HIV Prevention in SA Needs Local Lenacapavir Manufacturing

HIV prevention in South Africa hinges on local drug manufacturing to ensure access, reduce delays, and enable regional health security.

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Spar’s Pharmacy Expansion Targets Health-Conscious Shoppers

Spar Wellness Pharmacy Expansion taps into growing consumer demand for health and wellness, aiming to challenge Clicks and Dis-Chem.

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SA’s Healthcare Austerity Crisis Threatens Specialist Training

SA’s healthcare austerity crisis erodes specialist training and public health capacity, risking rights to care and driving emigration.

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2025 Health in Review: Challenges and Triumphs

Dive into the 2025 Health in Review, reflecting on South Africa’s healthcare struggles and clinical successes in HIV and TB treatment.

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Treasury Threatens Health Departments with Takeover

National Treasury threatens health departments in Gauteng, KZN, the Free State, and the Northern Cape with administrative management.

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1.4% SEP Increase Impacts Pharmaceutical Investment

Understanding the 1.4% SEP increase: why the pharmaceutical sector is urging a reconsideration of the price cap.

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Medical Scheme Increases Amidst Regulatory Concerns

BHF highlights the unsustainability of current medical scheme increases. Learn about essential reforms needed for healthcare.

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Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill Offers Injectables Alternative

Explore the benefits of the Wegovy weight-loss pill as a revolutionary option in managing obesity effectively.

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CMS Industry Report 2024: Medical Schemes Face Financial Strain

The CMS Industry Report 2024 reveals a surge in healthcare costs and an ageing population, forcing a shift in medical scheme strategies.

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