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US Prescription Drug Spending to Top $560bn in 2026

by Annika Inampudi | Bloomberg | 24 June 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Archive, June 2025

US prescription drug spending is forecast to exceed $560bn in 2026 as demand for GLP-1 obesity and diabetes treatments continues to rise.

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Substandard Cancer Drugs in Africa Are A Serious Concern

by AllAfrica.com | 30 June 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Archive, June 2025

An alarming investigation has revealed the prevalence of substandard cancer drugs in Africa, putting patients at risk with ineffective treatments.

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Unemployed Doctors Struggle Amid Workforce Shortages

by Tamsin Metelerkamp | Daily Maverick | 27 June 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Archive, June 2025

Young doctors, including those from the state-funded Nelson Mandela-Fidel Castro programme, are unemployed due to severe budget cuts.

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Biovac Secures Deal to Produce Pneumonia Vaccine

by Jacob Webster | Business Day | 27 June 2025 | Jun 29, 2025 | Archive, June 2025

Biovac secures a deal with Biological E to produce a pneumonia vaccine in Africa, promoting vaccine independence continent-wide.

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Bestmed’s Innovative AI Solution Against Fraud

by Kabelo Khumalo | Business Day | 27 June 2025 | Jun 29, 2025 | Archive, June 2025

Bestmed Medical Scheme is set to deploy AI to combat rampant medical aid fraud and manage soaring healthcare costs.

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Fears of Disease Outbreaks as Global Child Vaccination Rates Stall

by The Citizen | 26 June 2025 | Jun 29, 2025 | Archive, June 2025

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