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SA’s Missing Middle Faces Growing Healthcare Crisis
Discover the implications of SA’s missing middle, where rising medical scheme costs leave many without adequate healthcare options.
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GLP-1 Drugs In SA Start To Reshape Food And Alcohol Spend
GLP-1 Drugs In SA could spread as cheaper generics and oral pills arrive, changing food and alcohol demand and pushing premium health trends.
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Biovac Vaccine Tender Secures Critical R5.3bn State Contract
Biovac vaccine tender secures a vital R5.3bn state contract for Hexaxim, driving Africa’s local manufacturing goals.
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Lenacapavir Rollout in South Africa Set For June 5 Launch
South Africa’s Lenacapavir rollout begins on June 5, 2026, offering a new HIV prevention tool in high-burden districts.
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Africa Vaccine Procurement Framework Promises Security
Discover the benefits of the Africa Vaccine Procurement Framework for vaccine manufacturing and demand aggregation in Africa.
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Biovac Expansion Fundraising: $20M Secured from France
Biovac’s expansion funding in Africa hits $128m after a $20m French finance commitment, with the full $180m target due by the end of May.
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German Drug Price Reforms Shake Pharma And Hospitals
German Drug Price Reforms aim to plug a €40bn health insurance gap by 2030, tightening rebates, reimbursements and hospital funding.
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AI Diagnostic Tools Outperform Doctors In Hospital Study
AI diagnostic tools are revolutionising healthcare. A South African study shows these systems outperform doctors at a fraction of the cost.
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Dis-Chem Health Hub Drives Integrated Primary Care
Dis-Chem Health Hub debuts, combining clinics, pharmacy, telehealth and insurance to cut costs and improve access.
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GEMS 2026 Contribution Increase Cut To 7.5% From July
GEMS 2026 Contribution Increase drops to 7.5% from 1 July, easing pressure on public servants as the scheme targets costs and fraud.
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Zimbabwe National Health Strategy Aims to Transform Healthcare
The Zimbabwe National Health Strategy 2026-2030 outlines a transformative roadmap for enhancing health and well-being nationwide.
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NHI Act Court Challenge: Fairness of Public Hearings
NHI Act Court Challenge intensifies as the ConCourt questions whether Parliament’s public hearings on the NHI law were rushed or fair.
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