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Surge in Malaria as Climate Change Fuels Regional Outbreaks
Malaria cases surge despite efforts to eliminate the disease. Discover the impact of weather conditions on this worrying trend.
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Lenacapavir HIV Prevention Injection: SA Rollout Faces Heat
The lenacapavir HIV Prevention Injection rollout begins in SA, but activists warn that limited supply from Gilead could blunt the impact.
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Daraxonrasib Pancreatic Cancer Pill Doubles Survival
Daraxonrasib Pancreatic Cancer Pill nearly doubled survival in metastatic PDAC, beating second-line chemo with fewer discontinuations.
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Medical Scheme Financial Pressure Escalates As Costs Soar
Medical scheme financial pressure intensifies as healthcare costs, an ageing population, and a R11.64bn operating deficit squeeze the sector.
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Excessive Dialysis Product Pricing: Adcock Ingram Referred
The excessive Dialysis Product Pricing case targets Adcock Ingram, with a possible 10% turnover penalty and wider renal care cost impacts.
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Workplace Mental Health: From Apps To System Change
Learn about workplace mental health and the pressing need for companies to tackle stress and anxiety at work.
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Semaglutide Compounding Dispute: Novo Nordisk Heads To Court
The Semaglutide Compounding Dispute intensifies as Novo Nordisk takes iDexis to court over illegal manufacturing of weight-loss injections.
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South Africa’s Suicide Rate Ranks Fourth In Africa
South Africa’s Suicide Rate hits 21.1 per 100,000. New warnings highlight a rising burden, big productivity losses, and policy action.
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Dis-Chem Franchise Expansion Targets 500 Stores
Dis-Chem Franchise Expansion accelerates as the group targets 500 independent pharmacy conversions to boost market share.
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SA Pharma Localisation Faces Foreign Investor Pressure
SA pharma localisation faces hurdles as Trade Minister warns against foreign investor conditions that undermine domestic procurement.
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Life Healthcare Expansion Plans Add Beds And Specialists
Life Healthcare Expansion Plans include adding beds, new labs, and specialists as the group targets higher occupancy across its SA network.
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National Health Insurance: ConCourt Ruling Sparks Policy Rethink
The Constitutional Court’s decision against National Health Insurance opens new avenues for healthcare reform in South Africa.
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