The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has called on the public to review their children’s vaccination records following a spike in diphtheria cases nationwide. The NICD urges vaccination as a critical step. Due to rising diphtheria cases in South...
The Gauteng High Court has ordered immediate action. This ruling addresses a severe public health crisis. It concerns the Gauteng cancer treatment backlog. Thousands of cancer patients have been waiting for care. They need urgent radiation oncology services. The order...
South Africa’s future pandemic preparedness has dwindled. This is compared to its readiness in 2020. The reasons include healthcare cuts and a waning sense of vigilance. It has been five years since the COVID-19 lockdown. Top virologist Professor Shabir Madhi...
South Africa’s Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi warned that universal health coverage (UHC) must be expedited for the world to achieve its 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He made this statement during his speech at the G20 Health Working Group. He...
Medical scheme tax credits are vital for sustaining South Africa’s dual healthcare system, providing essential financial relief to millions of working-class citizens. In his recent budget speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that these tax credits will...
