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The African Genome Diversity effort led by Wits adds 1,000+ genomes, improving AI models and precision medicine for African populations.

South Africans are reporting rising levels of depression and anxiety. Yet access to care is tightening. High out-of-pocket costs and an entrenched shortage of mental health professionals are leaving many people underserved. In particular, those with the greatest need are most affected.

Understand the longstanding insolvency of the Road Accident Fund and the factors contributing to its financial distress.

Wits Health Research Funding receives a R7m boost from the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust to support those affected by US funding cuts.

Botswana Medicine Shortages are worsening as procurement delays, weak supply chains, and poor data systems leave clinics without drugs.

Roche CT-388 Obesity Drug shows up to 22.5% placebo-adjusted weight loss at 48 weeks, as Roche moves into Phase 3 to challenge Lilly and Novo.

AI in Drug Development is cutting trial setup and regulatory paperwork, with Novartis and GSK citing major time and cost savings.

South Africa faces an HIV ARV tender crisis as major suppliers enter business rescue, risking vital medicine availability.

WhatsApp Microlearning helps clinics deliver quick, practical HIV policy updates, improving guideline uptake and service delivery.

Gauteng Health Budget Underspending could return R463.5m to the fiscus, despite crumbling hospitals, vacancies and equipment shortages.

Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has backed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s call to cool tensions around National Health Insurance.