What’s the function of pharmacists in the NHI?
The pharmacy profession plays a critical role in the National Health Insurance (NHI), says the department of health.
Calls for South Africa’s sugary drinks tax to increase intensify
Activists say Treasury and national health department must abide by international health standards for the levy on sugary drinks to be effective in curbing the rise of non-communicable diseases in the country.
Mpilo app: Will using technology improve Gauteng’s healthcare?
Mpilo is a new app to make patients’ lives easier by providing a seamless communication system, but some are asking if this is what the provincial depart actually needs.
World Food Day: The struggle to survive on a child support grant
South Africa’s child support grant — introduced in 1998 and currently at R420 a month — intended to improve the wellbeing of young children by reducing malnutrition. Over 20 years later, that is not the case.
MSF’s fight against gender-based violence: Driving change in South Africa
A network of drivers are often the first contact gender-based violence survivors have with people so it’s important they’re trained to communicate with them at their most vulnerable state, says the organisation.
Sugar Tax: How corporates lied to National Treasury
Sugar-sweetened beverage producers submitted evidence that was out of context and exaggerated in their appeal against South Africa’s proposed new sugar levy, research has found.
Hidden dangers in food marketed to children
Salt, sugar, fat – these are the predominant ingredients in foods that are advertised to children, a study shows.
Gauteng Health MEC 100 Days: ‘The challenges are well known, but they aren’t insurmountable’
The Gauteng health department’s progress report on its new leadership includes some key achievements such as appointing 14 CEOs in the province’s hospitals and an app to deal with patient complaints.
‘David Sello killed my daughter, my heart is still very painful’
The grieving families of David Sello’s victims feel vindicated that his licence is revoked, but says he still needs to face justice.
Are family fun walks masquerades to advertise to children?
Is the beverage industry getting away with unfair and unethical advertising aimed at underage children by sponsoring beverages at family walk events?
‘Dr Sello of Ikageng’ stripped of medical licence
Families vindicated as the case against the Potchefstroom doctor who conducted illegal surgeries in his medical rooms ends.