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Childhood vaccination coverage data questioned

Childhood vaccination coverage data questioned

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 10 September 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 | News, September 2026

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Childhood vaccination rates under review

Childhood vaccination rates under review

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 9 September 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | News, September 2026

Uncertain population estimates may distort childhood vaccination rates. Health officials are reviewing the data and its implications.

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Maternal Mortality: SA Off Track for 2030 Target

Maternal Mortality: SA Off Track for 2030 Target

by Kabungane Biyela | TimesLIVE | 4 September 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | News, September 2026

South Africa's maternal mortality is falling too slowly to meet its 2030 target. Specialists urge earlier antenatal care and better support.

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Preventable Maternal Deaths Are a Failure of Equity

Preventable Maternal Deaths Are a Failure of Equity

by Editorial | TimesLIVE | 8 September 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | News, September 2026

Preventable maternal deaths stem from public health sector inequity and governance failures, not a lack of resources, an analysis argues.

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FHC Targets Sterile Injectables Market After Activo Health Buy

FHC Targets Sterile Injectables Market After Activo Health Buy

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 8 September 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | Recent News, September 2026

Portugal's FHC is entering South Africa's sterile injectables market, planning to build a local plant to challenge established players.

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Local Lenacapavir Production: Aspen Exits, Eyes Alimatravir

Local Lenacapavir Production: Aspen Exits, Eyes Alimatravir

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 4 September 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | Recent News, September 2026

Aspen has abandoned local lenacapavir production, citing no guaranteed demand, and is backing Merck's alimatravir pill instead.

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