Fully financing the HIV response in Africa to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 will save millions of lives and improve economic outcomes. But governments must act immediately. That’s the message from new research and analysis conducted…
As South Africa continues to experiences daily load shedding, the potential health risks associated with power cuts are at the forefront of people’s minds. With concerns about food safety mounting, experts are warning that consuming food stored in the fridge…
Civil organisations representing healthcare workers remain concerned about how the National Health Insurance (NHI) will achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The ongoing power crisis and other unresolved issues within the health fraternity continue to raise concerns about the scheme’s success.…
Despite the availability of a new shorter treatment regimen for children with non-severe tuberculosis(TB), South African children are stuck with the longer six-month prescription. This is because the country failed to update guidelines for the management of childhood TB since…
Cancer patients’ constitutional right to access healthcare services is under threat, and cheaper generics are prevented from entering the market due to patent barriers, says non-profit organisations advocating for cancer patients’ rights and treatment. Patent barriers are the main reason…
The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union (HAITU) is demanding the removal of Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko and her management team, accusing them of exploiting temporary workers stationed at provincial health facilities. Bafana Tshabalala, HAITU Gauteng Chairperson says…
The new National Strategic Plan (NSP) for HIV, TB, and STIs for 2023-2028 will focus on forming close partnerships with local communities to help reduce barriers and increase fair access to HIV, TB, and STI prevention and treatment services. The…
Civil society organisations are growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of political will from South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) to address the country’s climate change crisis. According to the Climate Justice Coalition, potential solutions to…
Healthcare services in the public sector appeared to return to normal on Tuesday morning. This follows a Labour Appeal Court order ending NEHAWU’s strike as it entered its second week on Monday. Health Minister Joe Phaahla warned striking healthcare…
The dapivirine vaginal ring will soon be available to women and young girls at limited pilot sites from June. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) approved its use by women ages 18 and older to reduce their…
Hospital services in parts of the country have been severely disrupted, as the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) strike continues for the third day. Nehawu said that all union members will withdraw their labour from the Charlotte…
The South African National Blood Services (SANBS)  has launched a smart blood fridge, aimed at reducing turnaround times for patients to receive blood. The fridge, called Bophelo, is currently being piloted at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital in…
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