Global Health: Understanding the WHO Pandemic Accord
Is the WHO Pandemic Accord a pathway to global health equity? Explore its significance in pandemic preparedness.
The Rise in Obesity: Rethinking Our Response
The rise in obesity, especially among the youth, calls for immediate public health strategies. Discover what needs to be done.
SA’s HIV success story creates new challenges
Explore SA's HIV success story: a transformative treatment programme that increases life expectancy and faces new health challenges.
Antibiotic Resistance Claims Lives of Premature Babies
Antibiotic resistance claims lives in South African neonates, creating a critical public health crisis for vulnerable infants.
HIV deaths in SA may be four times higher than reported
The latest SAMRC study uncovers severe underreporting of HIV deaths in SA, revealing gaps that demand urgent public health attention.
NHI Advertising Campaign Proceeds Despite HIV Funding Shortfall
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi discusses the NHI advertising campaign designed to address misinformation and support health efforts.
African Pharmaceutical Procurement: A Path to Self-Sufficiency
A pooled system for African pharmaceutical procurement is crucial. Africa must reduce its dependence on imported medicines. Delegates at a G20 event reached this conclusion. The discussion highlighted Africa’s vulnerability in its supply chain. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed this. Recent US and European aid cuts emphasised this. The Need for African Pharmaceutical Procurement Africa’s lack…...
Hiring Healthcare Professionals to Address Shortages
South Africa plans to increase hiring of healthcare professionals and solve staffing issues with new funding initiatives.
HIV Funding Cuts and Their Impact on South Africa
HIV funding cuts threaten South Africa's progress in fighting the epidemic, with potential for thousands of new infections.
Casual contact drives TB spread more than household exposure
Insights from a KZN study reveal that casual contact drives TB, shifting the focus from close household exposure to community interactions.