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Lenacapavir Rollout in South Africa Set For June 5 Launch

South Africa’s Lenacapavir rollout begins on June 5, 2026, offering a new HIV prevention tool in high-burden districts.

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Africa Vaccine Procurement Framework Promises Security

Discover the benefits of the Africa Vaccine Procurement Framework for vaccine manufacturing and demand aggregation in Africa.

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Biovac Expansion Fundraising: $20M Secured from France

Biovac’s expansion funding in Africa hits $128m after a $20m French finance commitment, with the full $180m target due by the end of May.

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German Drug Price Reforms Shake Pharma And Hospitals

German Drug Price Reforms aim to plug a €40bn health insurance gap by 2030, tightening rebates, reimbursements and hospital funding.

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AI Diagnostic Tools Outperform Doctors In Hospital Study

AI diagnostic tools are revolutionising healthcare. A South African study shows these systems outperform doctors at a fraction of the cost.

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Dis-Chem Health Hub Drives Integrated Primary Care

Dis-Chem Health Hub debuts, combining clinics, pharmacy, telehealth and insurance to cut costs and improve access.

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GEMS 2026 Contribution Increase Cut To 7.5% From July

GEMS 2026 Contribution Increase drops to 7.5% from 1 July, easing pressure on public servants as the scheme targets costs and fraud.

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Zimbabwe National Health Strategy Aims to Transform Healthcare

The Zimbabwe National Health Strategy 2026-2030 outlines a transformative roadmap for enhancing health and well-being nationwide.

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NHI Act Court Challenge: Fairness of Public Hearings

NHI Act Court Challenge intensifies as the ConCourt questions whether Parliament’s public hearings on the NHI law were rushed or fair.

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Aspen Insulin Approval Advances Local Health Solutions

Aspen Insulin approval marks a milestone for diabetes care in South Africa, ensuring supply security with locally made insulin.

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Hantavirus Border Screening: South Africa Reviews Protocols

South Africa’s hantavirus screening is under scrutiny after two cases aboard a cruise ship exposed the limitations of health protocols.

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NHI Funding: Court Hears Claims Of Blind NHI Approval

NHI Funding is under scrutiny as the Constitutional Court hears that Parliament failed to share costs and funding during public consultations.

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