A sweeping restructuring of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now underway. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has initiated HHS layoffs in a move that will impact thousands of federal employees. The plan aims to slash the workforce by 10,000...
The number of people living with HIV in South Africa has, for the first time, reached the eight million mark. These statistics show HIV cases soaring, with around 6.2 million receiving treatment, according to new estimates. The number of individuals living with HIV in...
South Africa’s stillbirths have more than doubled since 1997, reaching nearly 16,000 in 2020. Early neonatal deaths also remain high, with respiratory and cardiovascular complications as leading causes. Recent government statistics on perinatal deaths reveal concerns...
Private hospital group Netcare is on track to achieve revenue growth of 5% to 6% for the financial year ending in September 2025. Revenue and occupancy rates are expected to meet guidance. Valued at approximately R19 billion on the JSE, Netcare operates 49 acute...
Ascendis Health’s strategic shift to an investment holding company has led to a 12% increase in net asset value, driven by strong performance in its medical portfolio and streamlined operations. This change means Ascendis reports robust growth compared to...
