NHI Complaints Unit Sparks Controversy Amidst Legal Challenges Health professionals and advocacy organisations contend that a highly centralised complaints mechanism could significantly compromise transparency, undermine the independence of investigations, and...
Wits Scientists Pioneer Nanomedicine for Neurodegenerative Disorders Professor Yahya Choonara and his team at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) are developing groundbreaking nanomedicines to bypass the blood-brain barrier and revolutionise treatment for...
US Aid Cuts Jeopardise Global HIV/AIDS Target UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima warns that US President Donald Trump’s significant cuts to foreign aid for HIV/AIDS programmes will severely hinder the global goal of ending the disease as a public health...
Discovery Health Sees Membership Decline in 2024 Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) faced a decline in membership in 2024, with 9 out of 16 core plans experiencing fewer members. Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) is navigating a challenging landscape. A...
Unmasking SA’s Counterfeit Medicine Crisis Counterfeit and substandard medicines are silently threatening South Africa’s public health, eroding trust, and costing lives. **Focus Keywords:** Counterfeit medicines, fake drugs South Africa, medicine shortages,...
