The diabetes type that affects the poorest, but isn’t in any textbook
Due to extremely low insulin reserves, patients with this form of diabetes may develop dangerously low blood sugar when given insulin.
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South Africa receives lenacapavir, but rollout is delayed
While there’s been a lot of excitement around the delivery of this consignment, this doesn’t mark the start of the rollout. In fact, it’s not clear when the rollout will start.
Bittersweet victory: Some Northern Cape CHWs absorbed, others left in limbo
Some CHWs who have worked for more than 20 years say they have been excluded from permanent absorption.
Blind to the Burden: Why the 2026 Budget Fails 5 Million South Africans
The 2026 Budget missed an opportunity to align financial planning with epidemiological reality.
Clinic protocol for patients with fake ID
a pregnant woman tried to register as a patient in the facility’s antenatal care using a South African ID with a photo that didn’t match her face.
China injects R60m into South Africa’s HIV prevention efforts
China has announced a US$3.49 million (R60 million) partnership with South Africa to expand HIV prevention services among adolescents and young people, as well as people who inject drugs, over the next two years. These two groups are among those…
Advocacy groups call for diabetes to be declared a public health emergency
The country is currently seeing an alarming intersection between diabetes and other noncommunicable diseases.
Update: SAHPRA approves lenacapavir for HIV prevention
SAHPRA’s approval is a prerequisite for the country to start rolling out the drug, which is expected to be available around April 2026.
Twice-yearly HIV prevention shot priced at $40 — what it means for South Africa
What’s new Why it matters The catch What they’re saying “This scenario of opaque pricing, restrictive licensing and inadequate global targets will leave far too many people at continued risk of preventable HIV infections,” says Antonio Flores, Senior HIV/TB Advisor at…
Patients in 3 provinces claim they are forced to test for HIV at government clinics
Patients allege they are told testing for HIV is a prerequisite for receiving any medical care.
Gauteng Health’s cost-cutting measures could leave patients waiting over 4 months for care
Reducing the availability of healthcare professionals in urgent, life-threatening situations is not merely a matter of statistics or cost-cutting.
Healthcare coalition says NHI is “unfeasible”, proposes alternative route to universal health coverage
The group argues that the NHI fails to address the critical issues of governance in the public sector and equity in the private sector.
PEPFAR freeze risks HIV treatment for millions in South Africa and around the world
The suspension of PEPFAR funding will have a significant impact on South Africa which has 5.9 million people on antiretroviral therapy.
Comserve becomes a hurdle for qualified radiotherapists
Recent radiotherapy graduates in South Africa are facing delays in their mandatory year-long community service placement, preventing them from starting their careers.
NHI: Healthcare is not going to change overnight
Introduction of the NHI will be gradual. There're won't be immediate changes for those with medical aid or those relying on public health services.