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iDexis Semaglutide Ban Ordered By High Court

by Nqobile Dludla | Reuters | 23 June 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | Archive, June 2026

iDexis semaglutide ban stops the pharmacy group from selling compounded weight-loss medicines while SAHPRA and the SAPC investigate.

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SA’s PEPFAR Funding Faces US Withdrawal

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 23 June 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | Archive, June 2026

SA's PEPFAR funding could end as the FW de Klerk Foundation urges Donald Trump to protect vital HIV services and infrastructure.

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Contraceptive Shortages Hit South African Healthcare

by Loni Prinsloo | Bloomberg | 19 June 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | Archive, June 2026

Contraceptive shortages hit South Africa following Aspen's manufacturing issues, prompting alternatives for the public health sector.

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Medical Scheme Clawbacks Upheld By High Court

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 19 June 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Archive, June 2026

Medical scheme clawbacks remain lawful after the High Court rejected a challenge to Section 59(3) of the Medical Schemes Act.

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GEMS 2026 Contribution Increase Faces Regulatory Scrutiny

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 19 June 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Archive, June 2026

The GEMS 2026 contribution increase has repercussions for the public servants' medical schemes amidst rising healthcare costs.

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AI Healthcare Tools Cut South African Doctors’ Admin

by Chris Bateman | Financial Mail | 18 June 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | Archive, June 2026

AI Healthcare Tools are helping South African doctors reduce admin, improve clinical notes and free up more time for patient care.

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