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Discover how Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention efforts in South Africa aim to improve bio-surveillance and health security.

South Africa aims to begin generic Lenacapavir manufacturing by 2027. Read how the government plans to scale local production.

Remgro and MSC announce a Mediclinic restructuring deal that splits Southern African and Swiss assets to streamline healthcare operations.

NEMLC begins a GLP-1 medicines review to assess affordability and potential inclusion in the public health sector for diabetes and obesity

SA faces a crisis in HIV treatment retention as 1.1 million patients disengage from care. The “Close the Gap” campaign aims to fix this.

UCT launches the African Genomics Short Course to boost African genomics research representation and advance tailored precision medicine.

Illegal weight loss injections are flooding the local market as high costs and obesity rates drive a dangerous market for GLP-1 agonists.

SA teen pregnancy statistics from Stats SA show 2,103 births to girls aged 10-14 in 2024. Explore provincial hotspots and healthcare impacts.

AIDS-related deaths in 2024 highlight a stalling decline. Funding cuts and the “last mile” challenge impact the goal of ending AIDS.

Digital primary healthcare in Africa is vital as funding drops. AI and digital self-care tools are reimagining primary healthcare.

The Life Healthcare digital strategy prioritises nurses over tech. Group reports 6% revenue growth and R2.5bn in 2026 expansion projects.