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South Africa’s stillbirths have more than doubled since 1997, reaching nearly 16,000 in 2020. Early neonatal deaths also remain high, with respiratory and cardiovascular complications as leading causes. Recent government statistics on perinatal deaths reveal concerns about maternal care in South Africa, with stillbirths more than doubling from 1997 to 2020. In 2020, 15,908 babies […]

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Ascendis Health’s strategic shift to an investment holding company has led to a 12% increase in net asset value, driven by strong performance in its medical portfolio and streamlined operations. This change means Ascendis reports robust growth compared to previous years.​ Ascendis Health has reported steady growth in its first annual financial results since becoming […]

The NCID has called on the public to review their children’s vaccination records following a spike in diphtheria cases.

Gauteng faces a cancer treatment backlog. Find out how recent court decisions demand accountability and timely patient care.

Find out the critical issues affecting future pandemic preparedness in South Africa, including healthcare declines and vaccine demand.

South Africa’s Health Minister calls for increased health financing, debt relief, and transparency to strengthen Universal Health Coverage.

Medical scheme tax credits help middle- and lower-income earners afford private healthcare, easing the burden on the public system.

The Trump administration intends to halt funding for Gavi and reduce malaria vaccine initiatives, jeopardising global vaccination campaigns.

Discover the disproportionate burden of stillbirths in low-income regions like sub-Saharan Africa. Uncover strategies for reducing this alarming trend.

Challenges in meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals for tuberculosis include late diagnosis, high HIV co-infection, and poverty-related barriers to care.