Public Health

25 May 2026

Substandard And Falsified Medicines threaten South Africa as SAHPRA warns informal sales can cause treatment failure, harm and death.

24 May 2026

Explore the latest insights on the SA HIV Treatment Programme, revealing critical changes in treatment enrollment and funding.

19 May 2026

Discover the implications of SA's missing middle, where rising medical scheme costs leave many without adequate healthcare options.

8 May 2026

South Africa’s hantavirus screening is under scrutiny after two cases aboard a cruise ship exposed the limitations of health protocols.

30 April 2026

Medical negligence claims against the state have fallen sharply, but the public health system still faces R62bn in contingent liabilities.

21 April 2026

Measles Cases in South Africa rise to 1,076 as NICD warns of community spread, wastewater signals, and an adult immunity gap.

21 April 2026

Stay informed about the Gauteng malaria crisis and the alarming spike in cases that poses risks to residents and visitors.

15 April 2026

A recent study highlights the generative AI health information risks in chatbots, emphasising the dangers of inaccurate advice.

15 April 2026

Gauteng surgical backlog reforms aim to reduce waiting lists for 30,600 patients through digital dashboards and surgical marathons.

14 April 2026

GLP-1 weight loss medications are gaining traction in South Africa. Discover their potential impact on healthcare and FMCG trends.

8 April 2026

Explore the nurse moonlighting crisis as healthcare workers bypass regulations due to inflation, corruption, and severe understaffing.

29 March 2026

The depression treatment gap widens as modelling shows over two million people affected and major inequality in antidepressant access.

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