health policy

22 January 2026

NHI truce talks could end court battles and shift focus to workable reforms for universal health coverage.

21 January 2026

The NHI Court Challenge crisis deepens as key litigants reject Enoch Godongwana’s settlement push, citing flawed consultation.

19 January 2026

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana urged a truce in the NHI legal challenges, but political fault lines keep negotiations fragile.

9 January 2026

As the medical tax credits debate intensifies, experts warn that scrapping them could destabilise South Africa’s healthcare system.

9 January 2026

SA's healthcare austerity crisis erodes specialist training and public health capacity, risking rights to care and driving emigration.

8 January 2026

National Treasury threatens health departments in Gauteng, KZN, the Free State, and the Northern Cape with administrative management.

8 January 2026

BHF highlights the unsustainability of current medical scheme increases. Learn about essential reforms needed for healthcare.

6 January 2026

SA faces a crisis in HIV treatment retention as 1.1 million patients disengage from care. The "Close the Gap" campaign aims to fix this.

5 January 2026

The Treasury resists reallocating medical scheme tax credits despite the NHI Act. Experts warn this will stall SA’s health equity goals.

24 November 2025

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry reveals that 23,000 preventable deaths resulted from lockdown delays and a toxic government culture.

17 November 2025

Health leaders highlight the diabetes crisis in South Africa, urging the declaration of a public health emergency for urgent action.

11 November 2025

Examine the ongoing battle over US drug prices and the potential effects of Trump's recent pharma agreements on affordability.

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