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Health Department allocates R62.2bn budget for 2024/25

The National Health Department’s 2024/25 budget is R62.2 billion. It focuses on communicable diseases, hospital systems, and NHI implementation].

SAHPRA to enforce compliance with the B-BBEE Act

SAHPRA will enforce compliance with the B-BBEE Act, affecting all health product license applicants. Stay informed on the changes.

Keready brings health services to rural Eastern Cape’s youth

Keready’s mobile clinics bring essential eye care and health services to hundreds of children in Eastern Cape’s rural Bizana.

Judge rules officials responsible for Life Esidimeni tragedy

National Prosecuting Authority to decide whether to initiate pursue criminal proceedings prosecutions.

Alarming trends in mother-to-child HIV transmission

Sanac aims to test and treat 95% of HIV-infected children, addressing rising infection rates among infants, especially in Tshwane.

Low long-term adherence to weight loss drugs

Only 25% of US patients prescribed Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss continued usage after two years, raising concerns about long-term adherence.

Small private hospital groups granted regulatory exemption

The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition has exempted small private hospital groups from certain competition regulations for five years.

Competition Commission and J&J reach TB drug agreement

Following an agreement with the Competition Commission, J&J will not enforce its TB drug patent in 134 countries and will reduce the drug price in South Africa.

Momentum’s outlook on NHI implementation

Insurer predicts the ANC will push for the implementation of the NHI Act despite opposition, Legal challenges and phased implementation are expected.

Cyberattack on NHLS disrupts patient care

A cyberattack on South Africa’s NHLS has severely disrupted patient care, delaying critical medical procedures and test results.

Roche sues over alleged misuse of trade secrets

Roche sues Stanford University and Foresight Diagnostics, alleging misuse of genetic-sequencing trade secrets to develop competing cancer-detection products.

Flawed assumptions behind South Africa’s healthcare reform

The BHF’s Dr Katlego Mothudi warns of misconceptions about medical schemes following the signing of the NHI Bill, stressing the need for accurate information.