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Illicit GLP-1 Manufacturing Halted In Pretoria Raid

Learn how SAHPRA is addressing illicit GLP-1 manufacturing following recent raids on compounding pharmacies in Pretoria.

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Charlotte Maxeke Hospital Crisis Sparks Whistleblower Resignation

Prof Adam Mahomed resigns over procurement failures and budget underspending amid the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital crisis.

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Charlotte Maxeke Hospital Repairs: A Delayed Recovery

Learn about the issues surrounding Charlotte Maxeke Hospital repairs and the critical intervention proposed by the Public Protector.

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NHLS Debt Crisis Threatens Public Health Laboratory Services

The NHLS debt crisis has reached R11 billion, risking the stability of public medical testing services across South Africa.

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Unregistered GLP-1 Medicines Crackdown Escalates In SA

SAHPRA and SAPC launch an unregistered GLP-1 medicines crackdown, seizing GLP-1 products at a Pretoria pharmacy.

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Concourt Ruling Strips Government Of Private Sector Controls

The ConCourt ruling highlights key legal setbacks for South Africa’s NHI project and its implications for healthcare facilities.

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Medical Aid Schemes Face Crisis As Young Members Exit

Medical aid schemes face a crisis as young members leave and costs soar. Discover why the private healthcare model is under threat.

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National Health Act Ruling Challenges NHI Implementation

The Constitutional Court has struck down the certificate-of-need plan in a landmark ruling, dealing a massive blow to NHI plans.

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South Africa Pharmacy Chains Shift Beyond Saturated Suburbs

South Africa Pharmacy Chains pivot to township retail, smaller formats and health hubs as Clicks, Dis-Chem and Medirite chase new growth.

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Substandard And Falsified Medicines Threaten South Africa

Substandard And Falsified Medicines threaten South Africa as SAHPRA warns informal sales can cause treatment failure, harm and death.

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Netcare CEO Transition: Melanie Da Costa Named Successor

Netcare CEO Transition sees Melanie Da Costa named CEO-designate from June 2026, succeeding Dr Richard Friedland as CEO from January 2027.

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Certificate of Need Ruling Forces Health Licensing Rethink

Certificate Of Need Ruling pushes Health Department to explore facility-licensing models as ConCourt scraps practitioner controls.

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