Climate Damage Affects Medication Adherence, fuels health crisis
Learn about the effects of climate damage on South Africa’s healthcare system and the consequences for medication adherence.
PEPFAR Funding Secure for Vital HIV Programmes
The United States Congress has spared the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a cornerstone of global HIV/AIDS prevention for nearly two decades, from a potential $400 million budget cut.. The proposed reduction was part of the Trump administration’s wider “rescissions package.” This package aimed at clawing back $9.4 billion in previously approved federal…
Gauteng Health Budget to Transform Healthcare Services
Get insights into the Gauteng Health Budget. Learn how R67 billion will enhance service delivery and critical infrastructure needs.
Weight-Loss Drug Costs Fuel US Employer Healthcare Cuts
More than half of large employers in the United States are planning to reduce their healthcare benefits in 2026. This decision comes as the skyrocketing cost of new weight-loss and specialty medicines puts unprecedented pressure on budgets. The soaring costs of weight-loss drugs are a key concern, according to a new survey. The report, released…
Discovery Health’s Top Claims of 2024 Revealed
Discovery Health reveals staggering claims with R83 billion in payouts, highlighting the significance of medical cover for all ages.
RAF Board Faces Scrutiny Amid Governance Failures
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has dissolved the RAF board amid governance failures, signaling a major overhaul for the fund.
AI Algorithms: A Call for Greater Transparency
Understand how AI tools may perpetuate racial bias in South Africa’s healthcare system and the need for responsible governance.
RSV Infant Vaccine: Latest Developments in South Africa
Understand the RSV infant vaccine’s impact on public health in South Africa. Cost remains a hurdle for broader access.
Vaccine Campaigns Under Threat from Misinformation
Explore the recent vaccine misinformation campaign led by Robert F Kennedy Jr and its potential impacts on public health.
Public Health Facilities: Understanding the Crisis
Unpack the narrative around public health facilities and migration, revealing deeper issues within South Africa’s healthcare system.
Medical Schemes Face Legal Action Over Profiling
The Council for Medical Schemes is considering legal action against medical schemes over serious racial profiling allegations.
Physiotherapists Gain Approval for Centralised Buying
South Africa’s physiotherapists can now pool resources to lower prices and improve procurement efficiencies.