Landmark Study Uncovers New Breast Cancer Genes in Black South African Women Groundbreaking research from South Africa has identified two previously unknown genes contributing to breast cancer susceptibility in Black South African women, highlighting the urgent need...
US Health Secretary Sacks Entire Vaccine Advisory Panel US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has controversially dismissed all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, sparking widespread concern among scientists and public health experts. **Focus...
Western Cape Pioneers Public-Private Collaboration to Enhance Patient Care The Western Cape department of health & wellness is leveraging a new think tank to partner with the private sector, aiming to improve access to advanced medical scans and chronic medicines...
Gauteng Ramps Up MRI Installations to Slash Waiting Times The Gauteng Department of Health is improving its diagnostic services by installing new MRI machines at key public hospitals, aiming to reduce patient waiting times and enhance healthcare efficiency across the...
HFA Proposes “NHI+” as Faster, Fairer Path to Universal Healthcare The Health Funders Association (HFA) has challenged South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, proposing an alternative “NHI+” model that promises faster, more...
