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Helen Joseph Hospital: An investigation reveals under-resourcing, mismanagement, and a leadership crisis. Urgent action is needed to address these concerns.

As President Cyril Ramaphosa considers modifications to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, Cosatu firmly opposes any changes.

Provincial health departments owe the NHLS R8.9bn, threatening lab services. Budget cuts, backlogs, and rising HIV testing demands affect sustainability.

The Health Minister has released draft regulations for the NHI Act outlining governance and appointment processes. He will oversee key appointments.

The US decision to stop funding South African HIV/Aids programmes has left them reeling. Chris Barron spoke to Aids activist and TAC co-founder Mark Heywood.

Discovery introduces Personal Health Pathways (PHP), using AI to personalise health recommendations and incentivise healthier lifestyles.

South Africa’s public hospitals are in crisis with unplaced doctors, crumbling infrastructure, and overworked staff. Systemic reforms are urgently needed.

A coalition of healthcare organisations has called on the government to abandon its proposed collective bargaining scheme for private healthcare providers.

Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa cannot fully replace USAID-funded healthcare programmes, but the priority is ensuring continued ARV access.

The campaign aims to provide treatment for an additional 1.1 million people living with HIV by the end of 2025. However, cuts to funding threaten this goal.

A new MRC study reveals significant underreporting of HIV as a cause of death in SA, impacting government resource allocation and public health strategies.