Pharmacy benefit managers defended their roles in a Congressional hearing amid accusations of promoting expensive treatments. Executives claimed their models save money, while a report highlighted anti-competitive practices and high drug prices.
Understand the Gauteng cancer backlog controversy, where legal actions aim to expedite radiation therapy for 3,000 awaiting patients.
By year's end, 867 South African clinics will offer the HIV prevention injection CAB-LA, using 96,000 doses donated by the US government.
Ramaphosa promises equitable healthcare through the controversial NHI scheme, while Dr Kgosi Letlape urges public servants to use public health services.
Ramaphosa expresses confidence in securing buy-in for the NHI rollout, emphasizing the need for public-private sector collaboration.
Over half of South Africa's TB patients face catastrophic costs, driving their households deeper into poverty and highlighting financial barriers that hinder efforts to reduce TB cases by 80% by 2030.