The South African government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to secure the future of HIV prevention. By 2027, the state intends to facilitate generic Lenacapavir manufacturing within its borders. This move aims to address a critical supply deficit of the...
Investment powerhouse Remgro and Investment Holding Limited (IHL), a subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, have announced plans to restructure their joint interests in Mediclinic Holdings. The two major shareholders issued a cautionary announcement...
The National Essential Medicines List Committee (NEMLC) has officially prioritised a GLP-1 medicines review. This move signals a potential shift in how South Africa manages the dual crises of type 2 diabetes and obesity. According to senior health department...
South Africa’s globally acclaimed response to the HIV epidemic has hit a critical “stubborn and painful” hurdle. While the nation has made massive strides in diagnosis and viral suppression, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has warned that HIV treatment...
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has officially launched a landmark training initiative in African genomics research designed to address the stark lack of diversity in global genetic science. The **African Genomics Short Course (AGSC)** commenced at the Faculty of...