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Unsafe Cosmetic Procedures Raise SA Health Alarm

by Botho Molosankwe | TimesLIVE | 30 June 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Archive, June 2026

Unsafe cosmetic procedures using unregulated injectables have prompted a national health warning after two patients suffered kidney failure.

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Hospital CEO Vacancies Raise Governance Concerns

by Modiegi Mashamaite | Sunday Times | 28 June 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | Archive, June 2026

Hospital CEO vacancies are raising concerns about governance, accountability and service delivery across the public health system.

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Shingrix launch in South Africa Raises Access Concerns

by Marcus Low & Catherine Tomlinson | Spotlight | 25 June 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | Archive, June 2026

Shingrix is set to launch in South Africa, promising better shingles protection. Find out what this means for patients and costs.

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Lenacapavir HIV Prevention Could Transform South Africa

by Lucy Wagner, John Joska, Amelia Stanton, Devisi Ashar & Stephan Rabie | Daily Maverick | 25 June 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | Archive, June 2026

Lenacapavir HIV prevention offers twice-yearly PrEP, but trust, access, stigma and continued engagement will determine its impact.

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Global HIV Treatment Gap Leaves 8.8 Million Behind

by IPS News | 24 June | 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Archive, June 2026

Global HIV treatment gap leaves 8.8 million people without therapy as funding cuts weaken testing, prevention and community-led services.

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AI Alternatives To Animal Testing Gain Momentum

by Catherine Botha | Daily Maverick | 24 June 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Archive, June 2026

AI alternatives to animal testing can predict toxicity and organ damage while offering more ethical and human-relevant research methods.

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