AfroCentric Investment Corporation, a Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed healthcare firm, has announced the sale of its pharmaceutical unit, Activo Health, to Portuguese pharmaceutical giant FHC Group. This sale marks a pivotal shift in AfroCentric’s operational...
The global malaria crisis is facing a severe and potentially irreversible setback, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) latest report. Progress in fighting the disease has stagnated since 2015, and by 2024, key indicators show a dramatic regression that...
South Africa’s healthcare retail sector is undergoing a bold transformation, with Dis-Chem leading the charge. In a strategic pivot from traditional marketing, Dis-Chem is embracing personalised healthcare to position itself as a fully integrated, tech-driven...
Shares in Aspen Pharmacare soared by more than 20% at the close of December, following a major strategic pivot. Africa’s largest drugmaker announced a landmark agreement to sell its entire Asia-Pacific (APAC) operations – excluding China – to Australia’s...
South Africa’s fight against obesity has entered a decisive phase, driven by a surge in the medicalisation of treatment through GLP-1 weight loss drugs. In early 2026, two major medications, Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide), have received key regulatory...
Uganda has signed a landmark $1.7 billion health sector funding agreement with the United States. This makes it the latest African nation to adopt the America First health funding framework. East Africa now serves as the testing ground for this strategic shift in US...
The ongoing Medical Tax Credits debate in South Africa has taken a sharp turn. Leading health policy experts push back against calls to eliminate medical tax credits (MTCs) to fund the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme. Professor Alex van den Heever of the Wits...
South African Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has launched a strong defence of the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme. He positions it as a moral and practical necessity for achieving universal health coverage. Speaking in Pretoria during a Universal Health...
South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its long battle against HIV. While the country has made remarkable strides since the mass rollout of antiretrovirals, boosting rural life expectancy by over 10 years, a new medical innovation could accelerate progress even...
Spar’s pharmacy expansion marks a bold strategic shift by the retail group. They seek to capture a growing market of health-conscious consumers. In a move to diversify beyond groceries and basic medication, Spar is investing in a bespoke wellness concept. This...
