July 26
South Africa: Motsoaledi Slams Response to Medical Certificates of Need High Court Ruling As 'Propaganda' Against NHI
Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, said he was deeply concerned about the high court ruling declaring a part of the National Health Act unconstitutional. The relevant… Read more »
July 24
South Africa: Judge Rules Health Legislation Unconstitutional in 'Major Blow to NHI Idea'
Health legislation that would require doctors and health practitioners to obtain a 'certificate of need' before being allowed to practise in a particular area has been declared… Read more »
July 23
South Africa: Collaborative Research Project Explores Links Between Placental Events and Adverse Birth Outcomes
Does ill health start in the placenta? This question lies at the heart of a new research project to find a simple blood test that can predict premature birth. Read more »
July 24
Africa: Is the International Aids Conference Advancing Equity and Equality in the Quest to End Aids?
Treatment Action Campaign and partner health rights organisation have taken an unprecedented decision to boycott the 25th International Aids Conference, currently under way in… Read more »
July 15
South Africa: The Urgent Need for Abazalisikazi - Indigenous Midwives - As Part of Rural Healthcare
There should be a way for indigenous midwives to be recognised and allowed to complement the national health system. They are physically closest to the people and usually the first… Read more »
July 11
South Africa: Motsoaledi Punts NHI As Public Health 'Equaliser', While DA Tones Down Criticism of Bill
The DA has softened its stance on legally challenging the National Health Insurance Bill, saying it will look to the GNU to address 'the issue of the NHI'. Read more »
July 09
South Africa: Top Gauteng Hospital Appointments Queried After Public Protector Finding
The Gauteng Department of Health says it will take measures to monitor whether hospital managers are qualified for the job after a Public Protector finding on the former Tembisa… Read more »
July 04
South Africa: South Africa's Mpox Outbreak Cases Rise to 20, Death Toll At Three
The Department of Health said on Thursday that South Africa had recorded 20 cases of mpox since May, with three deaths. However, 15 of those 20 people had since received a clean… Read more »
South Africa: Woman Wins Seven-Year Legal Battle Against Ex-Partner Who Knowingly Infected Her With HIV
When Sergeant Lina Antoinette Ndishishi first reported to the police that her ex-partner had knowingly infected her with HIV, she was told she was wasting her time as the case… Read more »
July 02
South Africa: US FDA Approves Lilly's Alzheimer's Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday gave a green light to Eli Lilly's LLY.N donanemab for patients with early Alzheimer's, making it the second approved drug for… Read more »
South Africa: 'NHI Is His Hammer' - Mixed Feelings As Aaron Motsoaledi Returns to the Health Ministry
While some members of South Africa's medical fraternity and civil society advocates were cautiously optimistic about the return of Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as Minister of Health, some… Read more »
South Africa: Will the New Eastern Cape Govt Give Back 24/7 Health Centre to the People of Ngcobo?
A rural Eastern Cape health centre has had to close its doors at night because of crime and dry taps. But neither the local municipality, police or provincial health department say… Read more »
June 30
South Africa: In Giyani, HIV/Aids Patients Are Giving Up Their Meds Because of Their Inability to Pay for Transport or Food
People living with HIV in Giyani, rural Limpopo, are defaulting on life-saving medications because they do not have the money to travel to the clinic or cannot afford the healthy… Read more »
South Africa: Changes in Rural Social Relations During Covid-19 a Key Driver of Political Populism
In rural areas there has been a shift towards cultural sentiment or populism post-Covid -- a return to customary practices and cultural identities has been a key feature of… Read more »
June 27
South Africa: Why SA's Health Department Will Send Flood and Heatwave Warnings to Pregnant Women
The chance of a miscarriage or stillbirth can be up to 8% higher during floods or long periods of heat than in normal times. That's why the health department will soon send… Read more »
June 20
South Africa: Universal Health Coverage a Crucial Step for Healthcare Equity, but Tackling Poverty Is Key
The broader determinants of health in South Africa, such as poverty, gender inequality, housing, water and sanitation, and education, are deeply intertwined with the country's… Read more »
June 19
South Africa: The Triple Burden of Malnutrition That Haunts South Africa and Stunts Development
How can we move towards less poverty and a more equitable food landscape as a step towards increased human health, economic development and a more realistic notion of freedom of… Read more »
South Africa: Consolidated Legal Challenges to NHI Act 'Will Have More Clout'
In the two cases already filed by the Board of Healthcare Funders and trade union Solidarity, it is important to note who is being sued in each case. Read more »
June 13
South Africa: Health Department Reports Second MPox Death - Here's What You Need to Know
The health department said the 38-year-old patient had HIV and tested positive for mpox after presenting with extensive lesions, oral ulcers, muscle pain and a sore throat. Read more »
June 03
South Africa: TB Kills 148 South Africans Daily - Here's What We Need to Do Better to Eliminate It
Is there hope that we will be able to eliminate TB in South Africa? Thousands of scientists, researchers, academics, policymakers/government officials and members of civil society… Read more »
June 02
South Africa: Coalition Governments At Provincial Level Set to Provide Another Challenge for NHI Takeoff
The National Health Insurance Act takes away the autonomy of provincial governments to execute healthcare service delivery initiatives and shifts it to the national government.… Read more »
May 28
South Africa: Budget Blues - Beleaguered Eastern Cape Health Department Staff Asked to Donate to CFO's Farewell
The Eastern Cape Department of Health's chief financial officer resigned and will leave the Department on Friday. But in a heartfelt memorandum, his staff members have asked… Read more »
May 21
South Africa: Let's Be Pragmatic - The NHI Has Constructive and Contentious Aspects
Professor Susan Cleary argues that the NHI is a wide-ranging reform with both positive and controversial aspects. The key will be to find a middle ground in order to continue the… Read more »
South Africa: Documents Reveal How Pfizer and Moderna 'Profiteered' in Covid-19 Vaccine Negotiations
Analysts studying the contracts South Africa concluded for the Pfizer vaccine and negotiations with Moderna for the Spikevax vaccine have found many instances of corporate bullying… Read more »
South Africa: Hospital Admissions Expected to Increase As Flu Season Gets Into Full Swing
Flu season officially started on 22 April and there is a general expectation that up to 40% of South Africans will get the virus, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases… Read more »