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South Africa’s physiotherapists can now pool resources to lower prices and improve procurement efficiencies.

In a significant stride towards understanding and combating diet-related obesity, researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) have identified a gene that could be central to how our bodies accumulate fat. The discovery offers a glimmer of hope for the millions of South Africans struggling with their weight. It could revolutionise future treatments centred around […]

Discover the debate around public healthcare as officials are urged to use public facilities, sparking important national discussions.

New research has revealed the immense power of emergency vaccination programmes. These programmes have reduced deaths from five major infectious diseases by an estimated 60% over the past two decades. The study, the first of its kind, also highlights the colossal economic benefits of rapid vaccine deployment. Researchers estimate these benefits at tens of billions […]

Racial profiling in medical schemes raises significant questions about fairness and equality among healthcare providers.

The UNAIDS Global Aids Update 2025 highlights urgent challenges in HIV response due to funding cuts threatening progress.

Explore Motsoaledi’s budget of R64.8 billion aimed at enhancing South Africa’s healthcare infrastructure and reversing austerity measures.

The South African government has stepped in with a crucial R753.5 million injection from the National Treasury to sustain the nation’s HIV/Aids programmes. This vital funding seeks to close the HIV/AIDS funding gap. The withdrawal of the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) significantly impacted this gap. This move had threatened to […]

The SAMDP recognises the Section 59 report as a breakthrough on racial discrimination in South Africa’s healthcare sector.

Dis-Chem is shaking up the health insurance market in South Africa with innovative strategies and services.

Discover why Discovery Health rejects the flawed Section 59 inquiry report on racial bias, asserting its methodology is unscientific.