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A step towards universal healthcare, but concerns remain

The National Health Insurance (NHI) Act is a reality, sparking hopes for universal healthcare, yet concerns over patient choice and care quality persist.

ICPA raises concerns over unpaid Covid-19 vaccination claims

ICPA-member pharmacies still await payment for extra Covid-19 vaccine doses, raising concerns about financial risks under National Health Insurance.

Africa CDC poised to declare Mpox outbreak an emergency

Africa CDC is set to declare a public health emergency as a fast-spreading Mpox outbreak impacts six countries, with over 12,300 cases and 500 deaths reported.

Cancer care in crisis: Gauteng faces legal action

While health budgets are the responsibility of the Gauteng treasury, high-cost items for cancer care are sometimes procured through national funding.

Motsoaledi focuses on NHI and misses urgent health needs

Despite many organisations offering practical suggestions on how universal healthcare could work, Motsoaledi and the ANC ignored them.

Discovery combines Vitality units into one global entity

Discover the benefits of Discovery, which combines Vitality units to create a unified strategy and leadership for the global business.

Motsoaledis’s roadshow to promote NHI faces scepticism

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has announced a roadshow to promote National Health Insurance (NHI), but stakeholders remain doubtful of its effectiveness.

Vertex agrees to sell cheaper Trikafta in SA

A Joburg woman has dropped her case against US drug giant, Vertex after the price of Trikafta, a cystic fibrosis medicine, price is cut.

Promising news for HIV/AIDS patients in Africa

A Wits professor has received a R46m grant to research ways to reduce deaths from bacterial and fungal infections in HIV/AIDS patients.

Little black box a dramatic demonstration of biotech risks

A little black box with engineered DNA has demonstrated AI’s bioterror potential.

Sizwe Hosmed investigates claim inconsistencies

Sizwe Hosmed has hired KPMG to investigate a R162 million under-provision for claims discovered after their 2021 merger.

Opposition vexed over Gauteng health budget

Union leader criticises the Gauteng health budget for ignoring fundamental problems, while DA’s Jack Bloom raised concerns about mismanagement.