The road to NHI needs a private sector safety belt

by Craig Comrie | Moneyweb | 30 July 2024

Collaboration with the private sector could what our health system needs, provided these conversations include private health funders and lead to meaningful legislative amendment and policy direction.

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PEPFAR expands ARV purchases from local African suppliers

by Janice Kew | Bloomberg | 29 July 2024

The US government is throwing its weight behind African production of antiretroviral drugs as the continent grapples with the world’s largest HIV epidemic.

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Health Department seeks affordable CAB-LA for HIV prevention

by By Mia Malan & Linda Pretorius | Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism | 30 July 2024

South Africa's Health Department seeks affordable CAB-LA prices following a US donation, aiming to ensure sustainable access to this long-acting HIV prevention injection and reduce new infections across the country.

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CMS seeks to overturn court ruling on Medipos Medical Scheme

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 29 July 2024

The medical schemes regulator is appealing a court decision to remove curatorship from Medipos, citing financial instability and governance issues.

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Lenacapavir offers key HIV treatment advances

by Kat Lay |  The Guardian | 26 July 2024

A new HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, has shown 100% protection in trials, offering hope for young women in Africa. Professor Linda-Gail Bekker believes it could be a game-changer in HIV prevention.

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HIV prevalence: health challenges and progress

by Thapelo Lekabe | City Press | 28 July 2024

Women in SA face higher HIV rates due to early sexual activity, low condom use, and multiple partners. Activists urge targeted interventions and support.

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