Medicine Shortages

23 August 2026

The pharmaceutical manufacturing crisis is worsening as procurement policies, rising costs, and imports threaten medicine supply.

7 August 2026

Local pharmaceutical manufacturing is under pressure as state tenders favour low prices, threatening jobs, medicine supply and investment.

22 June 2026

Contraceptive shortages hit South Africa following Aspen's manufacturing issues, prompting alternatives for the public health sector.

16 July 2025

Explore the future of local medicine manufacturing as Sahpra fast-tracks evaluation to secure South Africa's national supply.

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