Only Parliament can change the National Health Insurance (NHI) by passing amendment legislation. No amount of meetings between President Cyril Ramaphosa and organised business will alter this. However, Ramaphosa is aware of the dissatisfaction with the NHI. Health...
Every day, nearly 365 teenage girls give birth in South Africa. Of these, 10 are younger than 15. These statistics come from the 2022/2023 District Health Barometer, which provides an overview of public health services in the country. Teen pregnancy rates are a key...
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has called on governments to end childhood malnutrition. Simple, affordable solutions can help children reach their potential and drive economic growth. In South Africa, child malnutrition is a serious issue. The 2016 SA...
Gauteng’s health department is under fire after a viral social media video exposed the crumbling state of public hospitals. The video, shared by Tom London, has caused global outrage. It highlights the severe decay in healthcare facilities, leaving patients and...
The Gauteng health department has reported R25 billion in irregular spending over the last three years while underspending its budget by over R6.4 billion. This financial mismanagement has left some hospitals struggling to afford basic supplies like taps and toilet...
