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Tuberculosis was the top infectious disease killer in 2023

by Sriparna Roy | Reuters | 30 October 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

The rise in TB cases underscores the challenges in global eradication efforts as the disease was the leading cause of infectious disease-related deaths in 2023.

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Moving toward NHI and primary care focus

by Russel Rensburg | Spotlight | 28 October 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

NHI could reshape the nation’s health system, focusing on district health management and prioritising underserved communities.

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Clicks expands with affordable generics and 24-hour pharmacies

by Thabiso Mochiko | Business Times | 27 October 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

As demand for budget-friendly health solutions grows, Clicks CEO Bertina Engelbrecht emphasised the group’s commitment to offering more affordable alternatives.

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Dis-Chem achieves 16.3% growth in the first half of 2024

by Nompilo Goba | Business Day | 25 October 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

The group’s focus on expansion and efficient cost management has significantly boosted its bottom liner resulting in a 9.6% rise in total revenue to end-August,

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Concerns arise over R836m oxygen plant roll-out

by Pieter-Louis Myburgh | Daily Maverick | 28 October 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

Amid controversy, the Independent Development Trust has appointed private contractors for oxygen plants at 55 hospitals, raising red flags about contractor qualifications and budget surges.

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GLP-1 drugs increase healthcare costs for obese patients

by Chad Terhune | Reuters | 25 October 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

Healthcare costs for US obesity patients rise with GLP-1 drugs despite their weight-loss benefits.

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