Lethal Neglect and Deaths in Kimberley Hospital
A shocking report reveals the lethal neglect faced by mental health patients in a Northern Cape hospital, leading to tragic deaths.
Medico-Legal Claims Impacting Public Health Budgets
Understand the impact of medico-legal claims on South Africa’s public health services. The financial strain is alarming and significant.
UNAIDS and the Fight Against Global AIDS Progress
The UNAIDS Global Aids Update 2025 highlights urgent challenges in HIV response due to funding cuts threatening progress.
HIV/AIDS Funding Gap: Government Steps In
The South African government has stepped in with a crucial R753.5 million injection from the National Treasury to sustain the nation’s HIV/Aids programmes. This vital funding seeks to close the HIV/AIDS funding gap. The withdrawal of the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) significantly impacted this gap. This move had threatened to…...
Discovery Health Challenges ‘Flawed’ Racial Bias Report
Discover why Discovery Health rejects the flawed Section 59 inquiry report on racial bias, asserting its methodology is unscientific.
HIV Crisis: Impact of US Aid Cuts on Treatment
The HIV crisis deepens in South Africa as US aid cuts threaten vital health services and increase infection rates.
NHI Advertising Campaign Proceeds Despite HIV Funding Shortfall
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi discusses the NHI advertising campaign designed to address misinformation and support health efforts.
African Pharmaceutical Procurement: A Path to Self-Sufficiency
A pooled system for African pharmaceutical procurement is crucial. Africa must reduce its dependence on imported medicines. Delegates at a G20 event reached this conclusion. The discussion highlighted Africa’s vulnerability in its supply chain. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed this. Recent US and European aid cuts emphasised this. The Need for African Pharmaceutical Procurement Africa’s lack…...
Hiring Healthcare Professionals to Address Shortages
South Africa plans to increase hiring of healthcare professionals and solve staffing issues with new funding initiatives.
Universal health coverage urgently needed – Motsoaledi
South Africa's Health Minister calls for increased health financing, debt relief, and transparency to strengthen Universal Health Coverage.