South Africa

24 May 2026

South Africa's Certificate Of Need Ruling has declared certain health provisions unconstitutional, ending a two-decade legal battle.

19 May 2026

GLP-1 Drugs In SA could spread as cheaper generics and oral pills arrive, changing food and alcohol demand and pushing premium health trends.

13 May 2026

Biovac's expansion funding in Africa hits $128m after a $20m French finance commitment, with the full $180m target due by the end of May.

13 May 2026

Dis-Chem Health Hub debuts, combining clinics, pharmacy, telehealth and insurance to cut costs and improve access.

8 May 2026

NHI Act Court Challenge intensifies as the ConCourt questions whether Parliament’s public hearings on the NHI law were rushed or fair.

8 May 2026

Aspen Insulin approval marks a milestone for diabetes care in South Africa, ensuring supply security with locally made insulin.

8 May 2026

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

6 May 2026

NHI Financial Architecture is under scrutiny as court challenges and funding gaps raise risks to private capital and access to medtech.

5 May 2026

Parliament's NHI Process faces a ConCourt test as BHF and the Western Cape challenge the extent to which public input shaped the NHI Act.

5 May 2026

On 5 May, the NHI ConCourt Challenge will discuss whether Parliament met its obligations for public participation in health legislation.

29 April 2026

Diabetes Dashboard gives near-real-time diabetes control data within 48 hours, helping public clinics act faster and target support.

29 April 2026

South Africa must navigate the upcoming end of Global Fund HIV funding by 2034. Learn more about the implications.

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