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Health activists highlight the issues with Vertex’s Trikafta pricing and access, advocating for justice in cystic fibrosis care.

Patients in at least three South African provinces have claimed they are being forced to undergo HIV testing at government health facilities. Speaking on the condition of anonymity for fear of future victimisation, individuals in Gauteng, the Free State, and North West reported that HIV tests are being conducted without pre- or post-test counselling. In […]

Uncover the potential risks of AI in medicine, particularly its effect on the skills of healthcare professionals over time.

Discover the impressive rise of Clicks value as it nears R100 billion, outpacing Dis-Chem in market valuation.

Explore the Ozempic Paradox: discover how weight-loss drugs impact overall healthcare costs despite health improvements.

Life Healthcare announces a special cash dividend following the successful R13.9 billion sale of its LMI division.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi reveals a critical lack of data on foreign nationals in South Africa’s public healthcare system.

Gauteng Health officials urge parents to ignore vaccine misinformation and trust the vaccination campaign for child protection.

The Gates Foundation commits $2.5 billion by 2030 to enhance women’s health, addressing crucial medical gaps and funding needs.

Unions demand Gems to limit the premium hike for 2026 to single digits following a controversial increase in 2025.

Cipla Medpro faces claims that it failed to inform patients properly about Tavaloxx side effects affecting health outcomes.