Q&A with Mark Heywood on funding cuts to HIV/Aids programmes
The US decision to stop funding South African HIV/Aids programmes has left them reeling. Chris Barron spoke to Aids activist and TAC co-founder Mark Heywood.
Discovery launches AI-Powered Personal Health Pathways
Discovery introduces Personal Health Pathways (PHP), using AI to personalise health recommendations and incentivise healthier lifestyles.
Unplaced doctors and overwork plague the health system
South Africa's public hospitals are in crisis with unplaced doctors, crumbling infrastructure, and overworked staff. Systemic reforms are urgently needed.
Healthcare coalition opposes collective bargaining plan
A coalition of healthcare organisations has called on the government to abandon its proposed collective bargaining scheme for private healthcare providers.
Health Minister addresses funding gap after USAID cuts
Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa cannot fully replace USAID-funded healthcare programmes, but the priority is ensuring continued ARV access.
“Close the Gap” HIV campaign targets 1.1m more on treatment
The campaign aims to provide treatment for an additional 1.1 million people living with HIV by the end of 2025. However, cuts to funding threaten this goal.