25 September 2026
SA will miss its 2030 End TB targets, new modelling finds, with weak TB testing the biggest barrier, and point-of-care tests a key fix.
20 September 2026
Mpox cases in South Africa are rising, mainly in the Western Cape. What the surge means for the healthcare industry.
19 September 2026
The NHLS is scrambling for new providers after funds for haematology pathology services ran dry, amid an R11.3bn provincial debt
10 September 2026
Childhood vaccination coverage estimates face scrutiny as Stats SA defends its population data and health experts question the figures.
9 September 2026
Preventable maternal deaths stem from public health sector inequity and governance failures, not a lack of resources, an analysis argues.
27 August 2026
Childhood immunisation coverage is falling sharply in SA as measles and other diseases spread. See why health officials are concerned.
25 August 2026
Research funding has partially recovered with the reopening of NIH grants, but new restrictions underscore the need for domestic investment.
12 August 2026
Diabetes is now South Africa’s leading cause of death, intensifying concerns for healthcare, the workforce and the economy.
12 August 2026
South Africa’s Dietary Guidelines require updating to reflect current nutrition science, lifestyle diseases and affordability.
7 August 2026
European heat deaths have topped 25,000, raising healthcare costs and increasing pressure on hospitals and emergency services.
5 August 2026
Lenacapavir production moves closer in SA as three local pharmaceutical manufacturers are shortlisted to produce the HIV-prevention injection.
5 August 2026