Measles Vaccination in Gauteng is Urgently Needed
Learn about the urgent need for measles vaccination in Gauteng as cases surge in Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni.
Rise in Allergies Due to Climate Change Effects
The familiar misery of a runny nose, itchy eyes, and worsening asthma symptoms for hay fever sufferers is set to become even more pervasive, as experts warn of an “explosion” of allergies driven by a shifting climate. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has identified a clear link between climate change and altered patterns in pollen…...
NHI Complaints Unit and its Centralised Approach
Discover the concerns over the NHI complaints unit's centralised approach and its potential consequences for health care in South Africa.
Counterfeit Medicine Crisis in South Africa’s Public Health System
South Africa is grappling with a quiet, yet deadly crisis: the alarming proliferation of counterfeit and substandard medicines, known as the counterfeit medicine crisis. While the nation faces ongoing health-care challenges like rising drug prices, medicine shortages, and a strained public health system, the influx of fake drugs presents a far more insidious threat. These…...
African Cancer Study Reveals New Genetic Links
Groundbreaking findings on African cancer spotlight new genes linked to breast cancer in Black South African women.
Vaccine Advisory Panel Dismissed by US Health Secretary
The dismissal of the vaccine advisory panel by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prompts questions about public trust and health policies.
Child Stunting and Its Impact on Development
Explore five effective strategies to end child stunting in South Africa and boost children's health and development.
HFA’s NHI Court Challenge: A Legal Perspective
THE HFA's NHI court challenge raises concerns about the financial viability of medical schemes. Understand the key issues at stake.
Call for Radical Reform to Combat Health Crisis
The call for radical reform is more important than ever in light of foreign aid cuts and the shifting global health landscape.
Medical Device Industry on the Brink as Debt Soars to R1.4 Billion
Explore the challenges facing the medical device industry in South Africa due to R1.4 billion debt owed by health departments.