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Following an agreement with the Competition Commission, J&J will not enforce its TB drug patent in 134 countries and will reduce the drug price in South Africa.

Insurer predicts the ANC will push for the implementation of the NHI Act despite opposition, Legal challenges and phased implementation are expected.

A cyberattack on South Africa’s NHLS has severely disrupted patient care, delaying critical medical procedures and test results.

Roche sues Stanford University and Foresight Diagnostics, alleging misuse of genetic-sequencing trade secrets to develop competing cancer-detection products.

The BHF’s Dr Katlego Mothudi warns of misconceptions about medical schemes following the signing of the NHI Bill, stressing the need for accurate information.

The government will implement NHI over several years, but clear next steps remain undefined. High disease burdens and weakened infrastructure are persistent.

Discovery’s research shows that improved fitness lowers mortality and hospital costs, reduces obesity, and enhances mental health.

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi may have been right person for the job when he was appointed Health Minister 2009. In 2024, the healthcare context looks very different.

Following a Constitutional Court ruling, Clicks Group plans to sell its shareholding in Unicorn Pharmaceuticals, enabling new pharmacy license applications.

Experts warn of gaps in bird flu surveillance, highlighting risks of a potential pandemic. Comprehensive monitoring and early detection are crucial.

An HIV prevention injection that provides six months of protection per shot is highly effective in a pivotal trial largely conducted in South Africa.