Pharmaceutical tariffs could hike drug costs by billions

A recent analysis commissioned by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) indicates that a potential 25% tariff on pharmaceutical imports into the United States could dramatically increase the cost of medications for American patients. The...

Australia’s Crumbling Universal Healthcare: What’s Wrong?

From the idyllic coastal town of Streaky Bay, South Australia, a stark reality unfolds: Australia’s crumbling universal healthcare system, Medicare, is under immense strain. Once a source of national pride, the system now grapples with inadequate funding,...

Antibiotic Resistance Claims Lives of Premature Babies

South Africa is facing a critical public health crisis as antibiotic resistance increasingly undermines life-saving treatments, particularly for vulnerable infants. Experts say that antibiotic-resistant infections are now the leading cause of neonatal mortality in the...

HIV deaths in SA may be four times higher than reported

Concerns over the accuracy of South Africa’s official mortality statistics have been amplified by a recent South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) study. The study highlights the need to revisit HIV deaths in SA. This is given the potential discrepancies...

PEPFAR Funding Cuts Threaten South Africa’s Health

A concerning new study has highlighted the potentially catastrophic consequences for South Africa’s fight against HIV/AIDS. This could occur if the United States implements PEPFAR funding cuts. Additionally, the South African government does not significantly...