Health Matters
  • Home
  • About
  • News
    • Top Stories
    • Recent News
    • Archive
  • Subscription
  • My Account
    • My profile
    • Corporate Profile
    • Cancel
  • Orders
  • Login
  • Contact
  • Billing
  • Contact
Select Page

Gauteng health introduces plan to tackle adverse events

by Jarryd Westerdale | The Citizen | 26 September 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

The Gauteng health department has introduced a five-point plan to prevent serious adverse events at its healthcare facilities after 9,390 were reported in 2023.

Subscription Required

You must be a subscriber to access all of this content.

View Subscriptions

Already a subscriber? Log in here

Are you willing to pay 30% more tax for 70% less healthcare?

by Ina Opperman | The Citizen | 25 September 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

Discovery CEO says the implications of National Health Insurance (NHI) on South Africa's healthcare system, include a 31% income tax hike or 6.5% VAT increase.

Subscription Required

You must be a subscriber to access all of this content.

View Subscriptions

Already a subscriber? Log in here

Alarming Suicide Rates in Africa: Can We Reverse the Trend?

by Vincenzo Sinisi | Spotlight | 20 September 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

Africa has the highest global suicide rate. Explore the factors behind this crisis and discover how we can work together to prevent suicide.

Subscription Required

You must be a subscriber to access all of this content.

View Subscriptions

Already a subscriber? Log in here

Discovery addresses the high cost of private healthcare

by Thabiso Mochiko | Business Times | 22 September 2024 | Sep 22, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

Learn Discovery Health is curbing costs and promoting healthier living as chronic illness and an ageing population drive medical inflation.

Subscription Required

You must be a subscriber to access all of this content.

View Subscriptions

Already a subscriber? Log in here

IRD SA to pay over R10 million in false claims settlement

by Kabelo Khumalo | Business Day | 19 September 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

IRD SA will pay over R10m after submitting false claims to USAID for unperformed work, highlighting accountability for misuse of US federal funds.

Subscription Required

You must be a subscriber to access all of this content.

View Subscriptions

Already a subscriber? Log in here

BUSA encouraged by the government’s engagement on NHI Act

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 19 September 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

Business Unity SA has engaged with the government on NHI Act concerns, proposing amendments to ensure equitable healthcare and private sector involvement.

Subscription Required

You must be a subscriber to access all of this content.

View Subscriptions

Already a subscriber? Log in here
« Older Entries
Next Entries »

Recent Posts

  • Slow Patent Reform Delays Access to Medicines
  • SA’s Ebola Preparedness Rises As DRC Outbreak Grows
  • Primary Healthcare Accountability Under Scrutiny In Johannesburg
  • Reach For A Dream Anniversary Highlights Power Of Hope
  • Public Health System Shows Signs of Progress

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Archives

  • July 2026
  • June 2026
  • May 2026
  • April 2026
  • March 2026
  • February 2026
  • January 2026
  • December 2025
  • November 2025
  • October 2025
  • September 2025
  • August 2025
  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024

Categories

  • April 2025
  • April 2026
  • Archive
  • August 2024
  • August 2025
  • December 2025
  • February 2025
  • February 2026
  • Free
  • January 2026
  • July 2024
  • July 2025
  • July 2026
  • June 2024
  • June 2025
  • June 2026
  • March 2025
  • March 2026
  • May 2025
  • May 2026
  • News
  • November 2024
  • November 2025
  • October 2024
  • October 2025
  • Recent News
  • September 2024
  • September 2025
  • Uncategorized

Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress