HIV cases soar as treatment coverage falters
Explore the alarming increase in HIV cases as treatment coverage falters in South Africa. What does the future hold?
Stillbirths surge amid global health inequity
Discover the disproportionate burden of stillbirths in low-income regions like sub-Saharan Africa. Uncover strategies for reducing this alarming trend.
South Africa intensifies fight against tuberculosis
Challenges in meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals for tuberculosis include late diagnosis, high HIV co-infection, and poverty-related barriers to care.
SA confident of HIV treatment goals despite aid cuts
Motsoaledi assures Parliament that the nation remains on track to meet its HIV treatment targets despite cuts in US aid, showing the country's self-reliance.
NHI’s absence from budget raises questions about its future
The Finance Minister's Budget 2025 speech omits mentioning NHI despite references in accompanying documents, highlighting financial and practical challenges.
US foreign aid pause threatens global HIV treatment
A Trump administration decision to pause US foreign aid has disrupted HIV treatment supplies in eight countries, potentially reversing decades of progress.
Motsoaledi fiddles while the health crisis deepens
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi advocates for urgent reforms in public healthcare, in light of conditions at Rahima Moosa and Helen Joseph Hospitals.
Healthcare funding to reach R329 billion by 2027/28
Eoch Godongwana’s 2025 budget lifts SA health spending from R277bn to R329bn, retaining staff and addressing past shortages with cautious optimism.
First NHI draft regulations released by Health Minister
The Health Minister has released draft regulations for the NHI Act outlining governance and appointment processes. He will oversee key appointments.
Health Minister addresses funding gap after USAID cuts
Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa cannot fully replace USAID-funded healthcare programmes, but the priority is ensuring continued ARV access.