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Childhood vaccination rates in South Africa are under review amid uncertainty over population estimates

Childhood vaccination rates under review

Uncertain population estimates may distort childhood vaccination rates. Health officials are reviewing the data and its implications.

Maternal Mortality: SA Off Track for 2030 Target

Maternal Mortality: SA Off Track for 2030 Target

South Africa’s maternal mortality is falling too slowly to meet its 2030 target. Specialists urge earlier antenatal care and better support.

Preventable Maternal Deaths Are a Failure of Equity

Preventable Maternal Deaths Are a Failure of Equity

Preventable maternal deaths stem from public health sector inequity and governance failures, not a lack of resources, an analysis argues.

FHC Targets Sterile Injectables Market After Activo Health Buy

FHC Targets Sterile Injectables Market After Activo Health Buy

Portugal’s FHC is entering South Africa’s sterile injectables market, planning to build a local plant to challenge established players.

Local Lenacapavir Production: Aspen Exits, Eyes Alimatravir

Local Lenacapavir Production: Aspen Exits, Eyes Alimatravir

Aspen has abandoned local lenacapavir production, citing no guaranteed demand, and is backing Merck’s alimatravir pill instead.