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Trump Drug Price Executive Order Targets Medicare Negotiations

Get insights on the Trump drug price executive order and how it may reshape timelines for drug price negotiations.

Mediclinic AI Strategy Targets R2 Billion Savings Amid Job Freezes

Explore the Mediclinic AI strategy aimed at R2 billion in savings by 2027 through Artificial Intelligence integration.

African Pharmaceutical Procurement: A Path to Self-Sufficiency

A pooled system for African pharmaceutical procurement is crucial. Africa must reduce its dependence on imported medicines. Delegates at a G20 event reached this conclusion. The discussion highlighted Africa’s vulnerability in its supply chain. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed this. Recent US and European aid cuts emphasised this. The Need for African Pharmaceutical Procurement Africa’s lack […]

Hiring Healthcare Professionals to Address Shortages

South Africa plans to increase hiring of healthcare professionals and solve staffing issues with new funding initiatives.

HIV Funding Cuts and Their Impact on South Africa

HIV funding cuts threaten South Africa’s progress in fighting the epidemic, with potential for thousands of new infections.

Suicide Leads Unnatural Deaths in Discovery Life Data

Examine the tragic rise of suicide leads unnatural deaths in claims, revealing critical insights from Discovery Life’s latest report.

The Ascendis Health Turnaround: From Debt to Profitability

Explore the Ascendis Health turnaround, a journey from crippling debt to renewed profitability and strategic recovery.

Trump’s Pharmaceutical Tariffs to Boost US Manufacturing?

Understand the implications of Trump’s pharmaceutical tariffs as the administration signals a shift towards increased domestic production.

NHI Act Legal Challenge: SAMA’s Fight for Justice

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has initiated a legal battle. It is fighting the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. SAMA wants the court to declare the Act unconstitutional. The group highlights a major funding shortfall. This NHI Act legal challenge questions the plan’s massive tax burden. Huge Funding Required Research shows the NHI […]

NHS Job Losses Raise Concerns Over Patient Care

Hospitals in England are facing significant staff cuts. Over 100,000 jobs are now at risk. This follows a major reorganisation. Health leaders mandated cost-cutting measures. These potential NHS job losses have alarmed leaders. They are now calling for Treasury help. Redundancy costs could exceed £2 billion. Aggressive Efficiency Targets Drive Cuts Trusts must cut administrative […]

SA Pharma Sector Unfazed by US Tariffs Impact

The SA pharma sector is unfazed by US tariffs, as key leaders assess the situation, ensuring stability and security in the market.

Casual contact drives TB spread more than household exposure

Insights from a KZN study reveal that casual contact drives TB, shifting the focus from close household exposure to community interactions.