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Gauteng advances plans for four new hospitals in Daveyton, Soshanguve, Orange Farm, and Diepsloot, aiming to bridge healthcare gaps.

Adcock Ingram's turnover rose 6% to R9.6bn, driven by demand for winter cold and flu medicines. HEPS grew 10%, with the final dividend rising to 275 cents.

The Gauteng Health MEC was summoned to explain unpaid invoices worth R1 billion affecting service delivery. The department pledged a reduction in payment delays.

Africa faces mpox vaccine delays, mirroring COVID-19 challenges. Efforts are underway to secure vaccines and boost local vaccine production.

New Jersey will erase $100 million in medical debt for 50,000 residents, providing relief through federal funds and a partnership with Undue Medical Debt.

SA's ageing medical scheme population may boost private healthcare, but National Health Insurance poses risks.

Rejection of health compact over support for NHI: ANC Health Minister pushes forward with controversial universal health coverage plan.

SA is strengthening its health system to achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030 through National Health Insurance, uniting stakeholders for quality care.

The country faces a vision crisis as unequal access to eye care leaves millions at risk of avoidable blindness.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) raised its risk level for Mpox after a new strain of the virus was in Sweden.

Disagreeing on NHI, nine key healthcare groups refuse to sign the compact. They seek discussions to find better universal health coverage solutions.