healthcare policy

24 August 2026

Parmed medical aid reform could make membership voluntary for MPs, judges and other office-bearers, opening access to alternative schemes.

12 August 2026

South Africa’s Dietary Guidelines require updating to reflect current nutrition science, lifestyle diseases and affordability.

6 August 2026

The reduction in PEPFAR funding has led to a decrease in HIV services worldwide and put access to treatment and prevention programmes at risk.

18 June 2026

Explore European drug-pricing policies and how they impact healthcare spending and patient access to life-saving medicines.

8 May 2026

South Africa’s hantavirus screening is under scrutiny after two cases aboard a cruise ship exposed the limitations of health protocols.

28 April 2026

The NHI Constitutional Court Challenge moves forward as key figures debate the validity of the public consultation process.

27 April 2026

A new Physicians for Human Rights report warns that recent HIV funding cuts are jeopardising SA's rollout of the lenacapavir injection.

5 April 2026

Delve into the crucial aspects of NHI Implementation: funding, governance, and the realities of healthcare reform in South Africa.

26 March 2026

The SA Mortality Report reveals a decline in deaths in 2023, with diabetes and non-communicable diseases as key factors.

23 March 2026

Learn how the Parmed membership discussion evolves, with calls from MPs to allow more flexibility in medical scheme choices.

16 March 2026

The pause in NHI Act implementation opens a window to improve South Africa's healthcare infrastructure. Discover its implications.

16 March 2026

Examine the consequences of the Global Funding Crisis on multilateral health institutions and their role in global health equity.

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