Botswana’s Drug Supply Disrupted by Diamond Crisis
Botswana's drug supply faces a crisis as President Boko declares a public health emergency and unveils a 5 billion pula plan.
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.
Gems Denies Racial Profiling in Investigations
The Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) has told Parliament that it does not target black doctors based on their ethnicity during fraud investigations. In response to the allegations, Gems denies engaging in racial profiling against any of its practitioners. The assurance comes in the wake of a damning industry report. This report concluded that its…...
Medical Device Industry on the Brink as Debt Soars to R1.4 Billion
Explore the challenges facing the medical device industry in South Africa due to R1.4 billion debt owed by health departments.
HIV/AIDS Programme Remains Strong Amid Funding Cuts
Discover how South Africa's HIV/AIDS programme is adapting after US funding cuts. The programme remains on solid ground.
First NHI draft regulations released by Health Minister
The Health Minister has released draft regulations for the NHI Act outlining governance and appointment processes. He will oversee key appointments.
HIV programmes: The impact of funding US cuts
US funding cuts to SAs HIV programme threaten to reverse decades of progress, potentially leading to increased infections, hospitalisations, and deaths.