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National Health Insurance: Minister Meets Medical Association

by Mia Malan & Anna-Maria van Niekerk | Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism | 31 March 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Archive, March 2026

Understanding National Health Insurance in South Africa: Key meetings and court challenges shaping the future of health funding.

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Cardio-Oncologist Shortage Hits Cancer Care

by Fawzia Moodley | The Citizen | 31 March 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Archive, March 2026

Examine the urgent cardio-oncologist shortage in South Africa, which is crucial for managing heart health in cancer care.

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Healthcare Funding Hiatus Forces A Harder NHI Conversation

by Thoneshan Naidoo | Spotlight | 27 March 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | Archive, March 2026

With NHI stalled, South Africa’s healthcare funding faces real trade-offs on access, affordability and practical reforms now.

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George Mukhari Patient Death Exposes System Failures

by Editorial | Business Day | 30 March 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | Archive, March 2026

The report on the George Mukhari patient death reveals critical failings in mental health care and calls for immediate reforms.

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Obesity as a Chronic Disease: SA Pushes for Treatment Access

by Tristan Monzeglio | TimesLIVE | 29 March 2026 | Mar 29, 2026 | Archive, March 2026

Learn how acknowledging obesity as a chronic disease can transform healthcare approaches and reduce long-term health costs.

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The Depression Treatment Gap affects Millions in South Africa

by Marcus Low | Spotlight | 25 March 2026 | Mar 29, 2026 | Archive, March 2026

The depression treatment gap widens as modelling shows over two million people affected and major inequality in antidepressant access.

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