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The Gates Foundation urges governments to fight child malnutrition with affordable solutions to boost children’s health and promote economic growth.

Hospitals are collapsing, doctors are overworked, and billions are wasted. Urgent action is needed to fix public healthcare failures.

Gauteng health faces billions in irregular spending, budget underspending and corruption, leaving hospitals in crisis.

Reforms will address long waiting times, Covid-19 impacts, and ageing population challenges, focusing on digital healthcare and community-based care.

Health Minister says SA needs expert panels to assess medical negligence claims. This could reduce fraud, ensure fair compensation, and ease health budgets.

Budget cuts by the National Treasury are leading to critical staff shortages in provincial health departments, impacting patient care and staff morale.

The International Monetary Fund says Covid-19 cost the world $13 trillion, lowering global GDP by 3% in 2020. Healthcare systems are still struggling to recover.

Preventing the rise in cancer cases among black South Africans is crucial for better healthcare outcomes.

Closing South Africa’s healthcare gap needs urgent reforms, stronger public-private partnerships, and political will to ensure better access.

Business Unity SA calls for urgent and open dialogue with the South African government over NHI.

Business Unity SA criticises the government’s handling of NHI Act discussions, urging constructive dialogue to ensure the plan’s viability and sustainability.