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Home-Based Hypertension Care Shows Dramatic Results

by Elri Voigt | Spotlight | 11 November 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 | Archive, November 2025

Discover how home-based hypertension care can enhance blood pressure management and combat the silent killer in South Africa.

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US Drug Prices Under Trump’s New Pharma Deals

by Robert Langreth | Bloomberg | 10 November 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 | Archive, November 2025

Examine the ongoing battle over US drug prices and the potential effects of Trump's recent pharma agreements on affordability.

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Obesity Drug Deal: Trump Cuts Prices for Patients

by Rebecca Robbins, Margot Sanger-Katz & Dani Blum | The New York Times | 13 November 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 | Archive, November 2025

The landmark obesity drug deal announced by Trump aims to make weight management drugs more affordable for millions of patients.

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Biovac R&D Lab to Drive Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 7 November 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Archive, November 2025

Biovac R&D Lab opens in Cape Town, enhancing vaccine manufacturing capabilities for Africa with support from the Gates Foundation.

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Discovery and Google partner for Personalised Healthcare

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 7 November 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Archive, November 2025

Uncover the benefits of the Discovery and Google AI health partnership in delivering tailored health solutions for better outcomes.

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‘Mega Gap Claims’ Explode by 512% as Medical Aid Shortfalls Soar

by Neesa Moodley  | Daily Maverick | 6 November 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Archive, November 2025

Understand the implications of mega gap claims and soaring medical aid shortfalls on healthcare costs for South African patients.

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