primary healthcare

18 September 2026

GLP-1 medicines alone can't solve SA's diabetes crisis, experts warn, urging earlier screening, coordinated care and better food access.

10 September 2026

WHO Africa director Mohamed Janabi urged governments to finance primary healthcare and pursue health sovereignty.

14 August 2026

The resilience of health systems in Africa is increasing as Nigeria and Mozambique integrate services and reduce their reliance on donors.

15 July 2026

Maternal and newborn mortality data reveal deep regional care gaps, stalled progress and growing pressure on South Africa’s health system.

9 July 2026

Social conditions that drive illness must be addressed to cut healthcare costs and improve health outcomes across South Africa.

8 July 2026

Understand the implications of Primary Healthcare Accountability in South Africa's clinic services and governmental responsibilities.

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

South Africa Pharmacy Chains pivot to township retail, smaller formats and health hubs as Clicks, Dis-Chem and Medirite chase new growth.

13 May 2026

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

21 April 2026

The Declaration on Diabetes urges a national crisis response, ringfenced sugar levy funds, and stronger primary care for diabetes.

8 April 2026

New Intercare CEO Hendri Hanekom leads the healthcare group into a new era of growth, targeting underserved markets in South Africa.

30 March 2026

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

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