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May 2026

08.05.2026

NHI Act Court Challenge intensifies as the ConCourt questions whether Parliament’s public hearings on the NHI law were rushed or fair.

08.05.2026

Aspen Insulin approval marks a milestone for diabetes care in South Africa, ensuring supply security with locally made insulin.

08.05.2026

South Africa’s hantavirus screening is under scrutiny after two cases aboard a cruise ship exposed the limitations of health protocols.

06.05.2026

NHI Funding is under scrutiny as the Constitutional Court hears that Parliament failed to share costs and funding during public consultations.

06.05.2026

NHI Financial Architecture is under scrutiny as court challenges and funding gaps raise risks to private capital and access to medtech.

06.05.2026

The Zambia-US Health Funding Deal is in jeopardy due to demands related to data privacy and mineral access. Find out more.

05.05.2026

Parliament's NHI Process faces a ConCourt test as BHF and the Western Cape challenge the extent to which public input shaped the NHI Act.

05.05.2026

On 5 May, the NHI ConCourt Challenge will discuss whether Parliament met its obligations for public participation in health legislation.

05.05.2026

Understand the role of leadership in driving Digital Health Transformation in South Africa's evolving health landscape.

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