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The familiar misery of a runny nose, itchy eyes, and worsening asthma symptoms for hay fever sufferers is set to become even more pervasive, as experts warn of an “explosion” of allergies driven by a shifting climate. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has identified a clear link between climate change and altered patterns in pollen […]

Discover the concerns over the NHI complaints unit’s centralised approach and its potential consequences for health care in South Africa.

A quiet but profound medical revolution in nanomedicine is unfolding at the Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform (WADDP) research unit. It is under the leadership of Professor Yahya Choonara. A team of dedicated scientists is tackling two of medicine’s most formidable challenges. They focus on effectively delivering treatments across the elusive blood-brain barrier and fostering […]

US aid cuts endanger the fight against HIV/AIDS globally. Find out how these cuts impact care and prevention programmes.

Explore the recent trends in Discovery Health membership with a notable decline in 2024. Learn more about the changing landscape.

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.