5 October 2026
Noncommunicable diseases now cause 74% of global deaths. See what the WHO's latest Global Health Estimates reveal about life expectancy.
30 September 2026
Netcare patient volumes increased in FY2026 as hospital activity and demand for mental health services strengthened.
29 August 2026
Young adult mental health claims have risen 80% in a decade, Discovery Health data shows, as earlier care-seeking reshapes demand.
6 August 2026
Brics health cooperation expands across nine priority areas as member states strengthen efforts to achieve universal health coverage.
2 June 2026
South Africa's Suicide Rate hits 21.1 per 100,000. New warnings highlight a rising burden, big productivity losses, and policy action.
25 May 2026
Netcare CEO Transition sees Melanie Da Costa named CEO-designate from June 2026, succeeding Dr Richard Friedland as CEO from January 2027.
30 March 2026
The report on the George Mukhari patient death reveals critical failings in mental health care and calls for immediate reforms.
29 March 2026
The depression treatment gap widens as modelling shows over two million people affected and major inequality in antidepressant access.
24 March 2026
Health Ombud Findings reveal shocking abuse and a medication error, prompting urgent calls for governance, training and safer systems.
17 March 2026
The SA Professional Stress Index reveals a troubling reality of prolonged stress for professionals in South Africa. Learn more.
5 February 2026
7 November 2025
Are sleep trackers contributing to sleep tracking anxiety? Understand the risks associated with relying too much on sleep data.