HIV Funding Cuts and Their Impact on South Africa

US funding cuts for HIV relief could be devastating. South Africa may see a resurgence of the epidemic. A new study predicts many additional HIV infections. This could be between 150,000 and 295,000 by 2028. The study shows the impact of HIV funding cuts in South...

Suicide Leads Unnatural Deaths in Discovery Life Data

Discovery Life’s 2024 payout data is stark. It shows a rise in claims for unnatural deaths. Suicide leads all unnatural deaths and has become the most significant cause. It alarmingly surpasses road accidents and crime. The report highlights a staggering...

The Ascendis Health Turnaround: From Debt to Profitability

Ascendis Health was once a darling of the JSE. It was listed in 2013. Its aggressive global plan nearly led to collapse, but now The Ascendis Health Turnaround is aiming to rectify past mistakes. Excessive debt fueled the company’s strategy. The plan to create a...

Trump’s Pharmaceutical Tariffs to Boost US Manufacturing?

The Trump administration is preparing new trade measures. These plans could reshape the global drug industry. Trump’s pharmaceutical tariffs target imported medicines and their core ingredients. This follows the President’s “America First”...

NHI Act Legal Challenge: SAMA’s Fight for Justice

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has initiated a legal battle. It is fighting the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. SAMA wants the court to declare the Act unconstitutional. The group highlights a major funding shortfall. This NHI Act...