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The Constitutional Court has struck down the certificate-of-need plan in a landmark ruling, dealing a massive blow to NHI plans.

South Africa Pharmacy Chains pivot to township retail, smaller formats and health hubs as Clicks, Dis-Chem and Medirite chase new growth.

Substandard And Falsified Medicines threaten South Africa as SAHPRA warns informal sales can cause treatment failure, harm and death.

Netcare CEO Transition sees Melanie Da Costa named CEO-designate from June 2026, succeeding Dr Richard Friedland as CEO from January 2027.

Certificate Of Need Ruling pushes Health Department to explore facility-licensing models as ConCourt scraps practitioner controls.

The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is accelerating in eastern DRC as deaths rise, urban cases emerge, borders tighten and testing capacity lags.

The GEMS solvency ratio is projected to fall below the legal 25% threshold, following the scheme’s capping of premium hikes.

South Africa’s Certificate Of Need Ruling has declared certain health provisions unconstitutional, ending a two-decade legal battle.

Explore the latest insights on the SA HIV Treatment Programme, revealing critical changes in treatment enrollment and funding.

Discover the implications of SA’s missing middle, where rising medical scheme costs leave many without adequate healthcare options.

GLP-1 Drugs In SA could spread as cheaper generics and oral pills arrive, changing food and alcohol demand and pushing premium health trends.