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Illegal weight loss injections: The rising black market crisis

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

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SA Teen Pregnancy Statistics Reveal 2,103 Births to Girls 10-14

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

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AIDS-Related Deaths 2024: The Last Mile

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

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Digital Primary Healthcare in Africa: Building Resilience

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

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Life Healthcare Digital Strategy: Human Care Remains Key

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

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Medical Scheme Tax Credits: Treasury Resists Reallocation for NHI

The Treasury resists reallocating medical scheme tax credits despite the NHI Act. Experts warn this will stall SA’s health equity goals.

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Global Fund Financing Crisis and African Health Risks

Uncover the realities of the Global Fund financing crisis and what it means for global health initiatives and future funding.

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Competency-Based Medical Curriculum: A Critical Review

SAMA warns about the risks of the WHO competency-based medical curriculum. Discover its implications for medical training and patient safety.

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African Paediatric Healthcare Crisis Exposed by Study

Uncover the findings of the CHAMP Study on the African paediatric healthcare crisis and the urgent need for infrastructure improvements.

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Long-acting Injectable PrEP: Transforming HIV Strategies

Learn how long-acting injectable PrEP can transform HIV responses in South Africa while bridging treatment access gaps.

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Digitisation Drives Netcare’s Growth with a 20.7% in HEPS

Discover how digitisation drives Netcare’s growth, reflected in increased revenue and dividends despite economic challenges.

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SA Doubles Pledge to Global Fund as Donors Miss Target

South Africa doubles its pledge to the Global Fund replenishment, aiming to combat HIV, TB, and malaria effectively.

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