South Africa

16 July 2026

Sun Pharma’s Generic Semaglutide is now available in South Africa. Explore this new treatment option for type 2 diabetes.

15 July 2026

Maternal and newborn mortality data reveal deep regional care gaps, stalled progress and growing pressure on South Africa’s health system.

15 July 2026

Sleep debt and road safety research show that poor sleep may predict crash risk more strongly than many traditional insurance factors.

9 July 2026

Social conditions that drive illness must be addressed to cut healthcare costs and improve health outcomes across South Africa.

9 July 2026

Slow patent reform is blocking access to lifesaving medicines in South Africa, affecting public healthcare and affordability.

29 June 2026

Hospital CEO vacancies are raising concerns about governance, accountability and service delivery across the public health system.

29 June 2026

Shingrix is set to launch in South Africa, promising better shingles protection. Find out what this means for patients and costs.

29 June 2026

Lenacapavir HIV prevention offers twice-yearly PrEP, but trust, access, stigma and continued engagement will determine its impact.

25 June 2026

AI alternatives to animal testing can predict toxicity and organ damage while offering more ethical and human-relevant research methods.

23 June 2026

SA's PEPFAR funding could end as the FW de Klerk Foundation urges Donald Trump to protect vital HIV services and infrastructure.

22 June 2026

Contraceptive shortages hit South Africa following Aspen's manufacturing issues, prompting alternatives for the public health sector.

17 June 2026

Diabetes Deaths In South Africa reached 27,692 in 2023, raising calls for screening, education and urgent public health action.

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