Healthcare Funding

27 August 2026

Discovery’s headline earnings are expected to rise by up to 36%, supported by South African and Vitality growth.

12 August 2026

Cancer heat therapy could reduce oncology costs as a R57 million plan aims to introduce mEHT devices into public hospitals.

20 July 2026

Ambulance tariff negotiations could help private emergency service providers address low payments, cash-flow pressure and market contraction.

20 July 2026

Learn how Discovery Health aims for robust membership growth amid challenges posed by churn and an aging member pool.

25 June 2026

Global HIV treatment gap leaves 8.8 million people without therapy as funding cuts weaken testing, prevention and community-led services.

13 May 2026

Dis-Chem Health Hub debuts, combining clinics, pharmacy, telehealth and insurance to cut costs and improve access.

6 May 2026

NHI Funding is under scrutiny as the Constitutional Court hears that Parliament failed to share costs and funding during public consultations.

30 March 2026

With NHI stalled, South Africa’s healthcare funding faces real trade-offs on access, affordability and practical reforms now.

23 March 2026

Delve into the UP study, revealing how Medical Aid Forensic Audits are destabilising private practices and affecting practitioners.

3 March 2026

NHI Implementation on hold as President Ramaphosa awaits a Constitutional Court ruling on public participation challenges.

18 February 2026

Understand the implications of medical negligence compensation reform as R630m claims hinder Eastern Cape healthcare systems.

17 February 2026

Unions oppose the Gems contribution increase, citing economic unfairness. Learn why audits are being called for.

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