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Explore finger-prick technology as a revolutionary way to ease needle phobia and improve access to vital healthcare tests.

Explore how malaria exposure may have reduced COVID-19 severity in Africa and the immunological insights behind this phenomenon.

The Treatment Action Campaign seeks to join the court challenge against the NHI Act, voicing concerns for public health users.

South Africa’s private healthcare sector is haemorrhaging up to R28 billion a year due to rampant fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA). This directly threatens the quality of care and financial stability of medical cover for millions of citizens.

Regulatory delays are hindering Africa’s R1.25-trillion pharmaceutical manufacturing goals and access to markets.

Uncover the complexities of NHI legal challenges in South Africa as the government seeks a resolution amid intense scrutiny.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has successfully negotiated a two-year wage agreement with employers in the nation’s burgeoning pharmaceutical sector. This negotiation secures significant pay increases and improved benefits for approximately 10,000 workers.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announces emergency funds to support South Africa’s health system amid US funding cuts.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi seeks to pause legal challenges against the NHI Act, facing strong opposition from healthcare groups.

Health activists highlight the issues with Vertex’s Trikafta pricing and access, advocating for justice in cystic fibrosis care.

Patients in at least three South African provinces have claimed they are being forced to undergo HIV testing at government health facilities. Speaking on the condition of anonymity for fear of future victimisation, individuals in Gauteng, the Free State, and North West reported that HIV tests are being conducted without pre- or post-test counselling. In […]