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Medical Negligence Claims Drop – But Billions Still At Stake
Medical negligence claims against the state have fallen sharply, but the public health system still faces R62bn in contingent liabilities.
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Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Costs Rising Sharply
Employer-sponsored health insurance in the United States is losing ground as soaring premiums push workers toward cheaper alternatives.
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Diabetes Dashboard Launches To Speed Up Care In Public Clinics
Diabetes Dashboard gives near-real-time diabetes control data within 48 hours, helping public clinics act faster and target support.
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HIV Funding in South Africa Faces Serious Cuts
South Africa must navigate the upcoming end of Global Fund HIV funding by 2034. Learn more about the implications.
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NHI Constitutional Court Challenge: Key Issues Unpacked
The NHI Constitutional Court Challenge moves forward as key figures debate the validity of the public consultation process.
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Weight Management Spending Reshapes Household Budgets
Weight management spending in South Africa is rising fast as consumers pay for diet support, GLP-1 medicines and healthier food.
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Gauteng Waiting Lists Hit Up To 10 Years At Major Hospitals
Discover the challenges behind the Gauteng waiting lists for hip replacements, including staffing issues and equipment shortages.
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Clicks Group Half-Year Earnings Reveal Solid Profit Growth
Clicks Group’s half-year earnings rose 6.4% as turnover grew 7.4% to R24.9bn, despite WMS delays, with store expansion continuing.
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HIV Funding Cuts Endanger South Africa’s Lenacapavir Rollout
A new Physicians for Human Rights report warns that recent HIV funding cuts are jeopardising SA’s rollout of the lenacapavir injection.
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Rising Medical Aid Premiums Ignite Unions Over Healthcare Costs
Rising medical aid premiums spur Cosatu and Fedusa to demand tighter regulation of private healthcare pricing after GEMS’ 9.5% hike.
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Oral Phenylephrine Phase-Out Puts OTC Brands Under Review
Oral Phenylephrine Phase-Out debate grows as Sahpra weighs evidence, industry warns on access, and pharmacists call for a gradual transition.
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Doctor Entrepreneurship Programme To Launch In SA
The new Doctor Entrepreneurship Programme equips clinicians with business skills, grant funding, and loans to transform healthcare delivery.
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