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High Court ruling on compounded semaglutide and iDexis regulatory investigations

Compounded semaglutide appeal dismissed

A court has upheld restrictions on compounded semaglutide at iDexis while regulatory investigations continue.

WHO's Africa Chief Urges Action, Not Talk, on Primary Healthcare

WHO’s Africa Chief Urges Action, Not Talk, on Primary Healthcare

WHO Africa director Mohamed Janabi urged governments to finance primary healthcare and pursue health sovereignty.

Unpaid specialist training is increasing as South African doctors compete for limited funded registrar posts

Unpaid specialist training strains SA doctors

Unpaid specialist training is growing in South Africa as scarce funded posts leave doctors working without salaries.

Discovery earnings growth is being supported by banking, health operations and investment in Vitality AI

Discovery earnings growth strengthens

Discovery earnings growth accelerated as stronger cash generation, Discovery Bank and Vitality Health lifted performance.

Childhood vaccination coverage in South Africa is under scrutiny over population estimates

Childhood vaccination coverage data questioned

Childhood vaccination coverage estimates face scrutiny as Stats SA defends its population data and health experts question the figures.