Small private hospital groups granted regulatory exemption
The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition has exempted small private hospital groups from certain competition regulations for five years.
Competition Commission and J&J reach TB drug agreement
Following an agreement with the Competition Commission, J&J will not enforce its TB drug patent in 134 countries and will reduce the drug price in South Africa.
Momentum’s outlook on NHI implementation
Insurer predicts the ANC will push for the implementation of the NHI Act despite opposition, Legal challenges and phased implementation are expected.
Cyberattack on NHLS disrupts patient care
A cyberattack on South Africa's NHLS has severely disrupted patient care, delaying critical medical procedures and test results.
Roche sues over alleged misuse of trade secrets
Roche sues Stanford University and Foresight Diagnostics, alleging misuse of genetic-sequencing trade secrets to develop competing cancer-detection products.
Flawed assumptions behind South Africa’s healthcare reform
The BHF's Dr Katlego Mothudi warns of misconceptions about medical schemes following the signing of the NHI Bill, stressing the need for accurate information.