RSV Infant Vaccine: Latest Developments in South Africa
Understand the RSV infant vaccine's impact on public health in South Africa. Cost remains a hurdle for broader access.
Vaccine Campaigns Under Threat from Misinformation
Explore the recent vaccine misinformation campaign led by Robert F Kennedy Jr and its potential impacts on public health.
Local Medicine Manufacturing and National Health Security
Explore the future of local medicine manufacturing as Sahpra fast-tracks evaluation to secure South Africa's national supply.
Public Healthcare Advocacy Sparked by ActionSA Campaign
Discover the debate around public healthcare as officials are urged to use public facilities, sparking important national discussions.
Emergency Vaccinations Reduce Global Disease Deaths
New research has revealed the immense power of emergency vaccination programmes. These programmes have reduced deaths from five major infectious diseases by an estimated 60% over the past two decades. The study, the first of its kind, also highlights the colossal economic benefits of rapid vaccine deployment. Researchers estimate these benefits at tens of billions…...
UNAIDS and the Fight Against Global AIDS Progress
The UNAIDS Global Aids Update 2025 highlights urgent challenges in HIV response due to funding cuts threatening progress.
Motsoaledi’s Budget Aims to Strengthen Health System
Explore Motsoaledi's budget of R64.8 billion aimed at enhancing South Africa's healthcare infrastructure and reversing austerity measures.
HIV/AIDS Funding Gap: Government Steps In
The South African government has stepped in with a crucial R753.5 million injection from the National Treasury to sustain the nation’s HIV/Aids programmes. This vital funding seeks to close the HIV/AIDS funding gap. The withdrawal of the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) significantly impacted this gap. This move had threatened to…...
Funding Gap Threatens HIV and TB Progress
Understanding the consequences of the funding gap on South Africa's health crisis following the withdrawal of crucial US aid.
Medicaid Coverage slashed by US Bill
Healthcare organisations have slammed a new US spending bill for its deep cuts to the Medicaid programme, which could leave nearly 12 million Americans uninsured.