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Botswana’s Drug Supply Disrupted by Diamond Crisis

by healthmatters | Aug 26, 2025 | Archive, August 2024

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

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Pharma Giants Sidelined in R15.5bn HIV Drug Tender

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 22 August 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | Archive, August 2024

The recent R15.5 billion ARV tender sidelines Pharma Giants in South Africa, raising questions about local production support.

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Novo Nordisk Hiring Freeze After Wegovy Sales Decline

by Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen & Maggie Fick | Reuters | 21 August 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | Archive, August 2024

Novo Nordisk implements a hiring freeze as layoffs approach after Wegovy's success. Discover the impact on the pharmaceutical industry.

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Two-week amnesty for fraudulent medical negligence claims

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 25 August 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 | Archive, August 2024

Health Minister offers a 2-week amnesty for lawyers to withdraw fraudulent medical negligence claims to curb billions lost and protect public healthcare.

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Ramaphosa’s vision of collaboration faces a setback

by Mondli Makhanya | City Press | 25 August 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 | Archive, August 2024

Ramaphosa's health compact plan hits a roadblock as key stakeholders refuse to sign, citing the government's unilateral push for the controversial NHI scheme.

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Mpox vaccine delay highlights global health inequities

by Jennifer Rigby | Reuters | 25 August 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 | Archive, August 2024

Africa's first 10,000 mpox vaccines arrive next week, highlighting global health inequities. WHO delays and challenges in vaccine access spark urgent action.

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