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This rise is part of a broader trend in early-onset cancers, including breast and pancreatic cancers, sparking serious concerns among global health experts.

People with HIV on treatment can expect a similar life expectancy as the HIV-negative. Addressing treatment disengagement is vital to ending HIV transmission.

WHO approves Abbott’s Alinity m mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, enhancing testing in outbreak regions. The PCR test detects the virus from skin swabs.

Pepfar’s role in boosting local ARV production in Africa, ensuring stable market demand and global acceptance.

Professor Lucy Gilson offers insights into health systems, human relationships, the impact of the NHI Act, and her vision for improving healthcare in SA.

Gilead Sciences has granted royalty-free licenses to six generic drug manufacturers for the HIV prevention drug lenacapavir in 120 low-income countries.

The BHF accuses the health department of delaying key reforms to lower private healthcare costs, citing inaction on 2019 Health Market Inquiry recommendations.

Netcare CEO calls for mandatory health insurance in South Africa to boost medical scheme coverage and ease public healthcare strain.

The SA Medical Association (SAMA) warns that the emerging XEC COVID-19 variant poses a health risk. Vaccinations are expected to help reduce severe illness.

South Africa faces a critical nursing shortage due to training delays, an ageing workforce, and a brain drain. Calls to improve healthcare capacity are growing.

 SA’s leading cause of death is debated, with Stats SA citing Covid-19 in 2020, while the SAMRC claims HIV/AIDS remains the country’s top killer.