19 September 2026
The NHLS is scrambling for new providers after funds for haematology pathology services ran dry, amid an R11.3bn provincial debt
15 June 2026
NHLS Debt Crisis grows as Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal owe billions, raising concerns over public healthcare, diagnostics and patient care.
27 May 2026
The NHLS debt crisis has reached R11 billion, risking the stability of public medical testing services across South Africa.
29 April 2026
Diabetes Dashboard gives near-real-time diabetes control data within 48 hours, helping public clinics act faster and target support.
18 March 2026
NHLS TrakCare Outage disrupts public-sector lab results nationwide, raising questions about backup power, resilience, and readiness for NHI.
14 January 2026
NHLS cancer test outsourcing cost R116m to clear backlogs, raising sustainability concerns amid tight healthcare budgets.
11 October 2025
Uncover the effects of the NHLS cyberattack on public health and its alarming audit outcome, revealing millions in debt and instability.
29 September 2025
Understanding NHLS cancer testing delays reveals a healthcare crisis. See how private sector labs are aiding in urgent testing.
11 March 2025
Provincial health departments owe the NHLS R8.9bn, threatening lab services. Budget cuts, backlogs, and rising HIV testing demands affect sustainability.
7 July 2024
A cyberattack on South Africa's NHLS has severely disrupted patient care, delaying critical medical procedures and test results.