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South Africa is grappling with a quiet, yet deadly crisis: the alarming proliferation of counterfeit and substandard medicines, known as the counterfeit medicine crisis. While the nation faces ongoing health-care challenges like rising drug prices, medicine shortages, and a strained public health system, the influx of fake drugs presents a far more insidious threat. These […]

Groundbreaking findings on African cancer spotlight new genes linked to breast cancer in Black South African women.

The dismissal of the vaccine advisory panel by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prompts questions about public trust and health policies.

Find out how the Western Cape patient health initiative works to improve healthcare access and chronic medicine dispensing for patients.

Learn about the impact of upgraded Gauteng MRI equipment on hospital diagnostics and patient waiting times across the province.

The HFA proposes NHI+ as a solution for South Africa’s health coverage, offering a balanced approach amid controversy.

Explore five effective strategies to end child stunting in South Africa and boost children’s health and development.

THE HFA’s NHI court challenge raises concerns about the financial viability of medical schemes. Understand the key issues at stake.

Understand the implications of the NHI court appeal by President Ramaphosa on South Africa’s healthcare reform and legislation.

The call for radical reform is more important than ever in light of foreign aid cuts and the shifting global health landscape.

Explore the challenges facing the medical device industry in South Africa due to R1.4 billion debt owed by health departments.