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New TB Vaccine Initiatives by South Africa

South Africa prepares for a revolutionary new TB vaccine aimed at preventing tuberculosis in adolescents and adults by 2028.

Medical Fraud: A Discussion on Race and Class

Understand the debate surrounding medical fraud in South Africa: Did the Section 59 inquiry focus too much on race?

African Form of Type 1 Diabetes Challenges Old Beliefs

An African form of type 1 diabetes challenges existing beliefs about the autoimmune response and its management.

Doctors and Nurses Exodus Threatening Patient Care

A staggering exodus of medical professionals is crippling South Africa’s public health sector. Official figures reveal that nearly 6,000 doctors and nurses are resigning from state facilities every year. This devastating brain drain is placing the nation’s healthcare system under immense pressure. As a result, hospitals are critically understaffed and vulnerable communities are left without […]

Adcock Ingram to Delist Amidst Corporate Changes

Adcock Ingram is set to delist from the JSE as Natco Pharma partners with Bidvest in a major take-private deal.

NHI Dream and the Future of Healthcare Funding

The NHI dream promises universal health coverage but faces staggering costs. Discover the financial hurdles ahead.

Racial Bias Report: Are the Claims Valid?

Analyze the claims made in the racial bias report and how they impact perceptions of fairness in medical scheme fraud.

Early Smartphone Use Linked to Adult Mental Health Crisis

There is an alarming connection between early smartphone use and mental health challenges in young adults. Find out more.

Robert F Kennedy Jr Faces Vaccine Controversy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces criticism following his HHS Secretary confirmation amid a significant measles outbreak.

Medico-Legal Claims Impacting Public Health Budgets

Understand the impact of medico-legal claims on South Africa’s public health services. The financial strain is alarming and significant.

Climate Damage Affects Medication Adherence, fuels health crisis

Learn about the effects of climate damage on South Africa’s healthcare system and the consequences for medication adherence.

Gems Denies Racial Profiling in Investigations

The Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) has told Parliament that it does not target black doctors based on their ethnicity during fraud investigations. In response to the allegations, Gems denies engaging in racial profiling against any of its practitioners. The assurance comes in the wake of a damning industry report. This report concluded that its […]