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Biovac secures partnerships for polio and meningitis vaccines

Biovac secures partnerships with Sanofi and EuBiologics for polio and meningitis vaccines, with a €10m boost from France for cholera vaccine development, strengthening Africa’s health security and manufacturing capacity.

Health Funders Association hoping for NHI rethink

The Medical Schemes Group is upbeat that there will be opportunities to ‘engage with the new government on a more pragmatic approach to health reform’.

Consolidated NHI legal challenges will have more clout

Six legal challenges against South Africa’s NHI Act highlight concerns over outdated costing, vague definitions, and potential infringement on private healthcare rights, leading to calls for its reconsideration and possible consolidation of cases.

SA adopts single dose HPV vaccine regimen

The government’s commitment to eliminating cervical cancer by 2030 through enhanced vaccination strategies and targeted research reflects a proactive approach to safeguarding women’s health.

Pandemic preparedness lags as mpox outbreak spreads

Former New Zealand Prime Minister warns of inadequate pandemic preparedness, highlighting Africa’s vaccine shortages and dependence on charity.

Dis-Chem’s ambitious plan to catch up with Clicks

The pharmacy retailer plans to ‘catch up’ to the amount of space its largest competitor has in each region.

Virtual platforms are reshaping nursing in South Africa

Amidst a significant nurse shortage that is straining the healthcare system, digital nursing emerges as a practical and potentially transformative solution.