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Rare Fungal Infection Poses New Threat in South Africa

A new case of a rare fungal infection in Bloemfontein highlights a dangerous health threat to immunocompromised individuals.

HIV Prevention Injection Changes the Game in Treatment

Discover the new HIV prevention injection coming to South Africa. Learn how lenacapavir offers a game-changing alternative to daily pills.

Albert Luthuli Hospital Crisis: Lives at Risk

The Albert Luthuli Hospital crisis is threatening lives. Discover the shocking reductions in surgical services and staffing issues.

BHF’s NHI Legal Challenge and Its Implications for UHC

Explore BHF’s NHI legal challenge as they argue the Act is unconstitutional and threatens South Africa’s healthcare future.

Reversing Medical Tourism in Africa: The Abuja Initiative

Learn about the challenges and solutions in reversing medical tourism in Africa, focusing on Nigeria’s new healthcare ambitions.

Leading Causes of Death in South Africa Revealed

Understand the shift in the leading causes of death in South Africa as diabetes mellitus emerges as the primary concern post-pandemic.

Sakeliga’s NHI Legal Battle for Constiutional Justice

Learn about Sakeliga’s NHI legal battle as they challenge the constitutionality of South Africa’s National Health Insurance plan.

Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention in South Africa

South Africa will introduce lenacapavir for HIV prevention in 2026, offering a new hope in the fight against HIV.

Sustainable Health Financing in Zimbabwe’s Strategy

Zimbabwe’s Health Minister emphasizes the importance of sustainable health financing for African nations amidst donor funding withdrawals.

Constitutional Court challenge to NHI Act by BHF

The Board of Healthcare Funders has initiated a Constitutional Court challenge to the NHI Act, citing issues in Parliament’s processes.

WHO Cuts Jobs and Restructures Operations

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is undertaking a major restructuring that includes over 1,000 job losses. It also involves relocating four key departments from its headquarters in Geneva. These changes are due to severe budget cuts following the United States’ decision to leave the agency.

Botswana’s Drug Supply Disrupted by Diamond Crisis

Botswana’s drug supply faces a crisis as President Boko declares a public health emergency and unveils a 5 billion pula plan.