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Explore the calls for drug company nationalisation in South Africa amid rising job cuts and concerns in the pharmaceutical industry.

Diabetes is now South Africa’s leading cause of death, intensifying concerns for healthcare, the workforce and the economy.

South Africa’s Dietary Guidelines require updating to reflect current nutrition science, lifestyle diseases and affordability.

The future of local pharmaceutical manufacturing is at stake. Understand the tensions between government policies and industry needs.

Netcare AI deterioration algorithm submitted to SAHPRA after a clinical study showed it could identify hospital patients at risk earlier.

Discover how Medshield’s Corporate Health Growth aims to increase employer-sponsored members in a competitive healthcare landscape.

Cancer heat therapy could reduce oncology costs as a R57 million plan aims to introduce mEHT devices into public hospitals.

Local pharmaceutical manufacturing is under pressure as state tenders favour low prices, threatening jobs, medicine supply and investment.

European heat deaths have topped 25,000, raising healthcare costs and increasing pressure on hospitals and emergency services.

The reduction in PEPFAR funding has led to a decrease in HIV services worldwide and put access to treatment and prevention programmes at risk.

The Charlotte Maxeke Hospital crisis worsens as unpaid accounts, dialysis shortages and procurement delays threaten patient care.