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South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has warned that Africa must urgently develop self-reliant funding mechanisms for its healthcare sector. This includes implementing taxes on products such as tobacco and alcohol.

Understand the risks of inadequate medical device regulation and why oversight is crucial for patient safety in South Africa.

Learn about the Pfizer drug pricing deal that has stirred market reactions. Find out why analysts call it “more optics than bite”.

Find out how a few players dominate the private healthcare market, impacting profits and reducing competition in South Africa.

Discovery Health defers the 2026 contribution increase until April 1st, providing R1.5 billion in financial relief to members.

Uncover the significance of Netcare’s mental health services amid rising public health concerns and demands in South Africa.

Delve into the Tembisa Hospital corruption web, where R2 billion has been siphoned off due to healthcare fraud and rogue officials.

Explore the health funding solution proposed by the National Treasury to address critical shortfalls in South Africa’s healthcare system.

South Africa faces a diabetes data crisis, creating a blind spot in healthcare strategies and impacting millions of lives.

Learn why Global Fund replenishment is critical to combat AIDS, TB, and malaria amid severe health financing cuts.

Explore the urgent call for lenacapavir access, as advocates seek equitable HIV prevention for all communities worldwide.