USAID cuts spark fears for HIV response in South Africa and the world
Without PEPFAR funding, South Africa could see an excess of half a million unnecessary deaths, and up to half a million new infections over the next 10 years.
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Men are key in South Africa’s fight against HIV
Treatment interruption is higher among men than women. HIV-related deaths are also higher among men than women.
Healthcare prices are much higher than the cost of living, warns Motsoaledi
The high cost of private healthcare is directly responsible for the increases in medical aid premiums.
Unemployed health workers, NHI and PEPFAR: considerations for a revised budget
Despite resistance from the business community, parts of the private health sector, and political parties in the Government of National Unity, the ANC remains resolute in its commitment to the NHI.
Budget speech postponed: Public sector wage bill and social grants under scrutiny
More than 28 million people receive social grants.
Bullying in schools: a symptom of issues in society
When children are continuously exposed to violence, it can create a subculture of violence that influences not just their school life but their behaviour in the broader community.
Limpopo Health Department under fire for paying R150,000 monthly rent for dilapidated building
Workers at the depot have raised serious concerns about the building's condition affecting their work and health.
Patients and nurses dispute KZN Health’s denial of medicine shortages
Despite the KZN Department of Health denying any shortages, patients and healthcare workers report ongoing difficulties in accessing essential medication, including ARVs.
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.
US funding freeze disrupts HIV, TB, and GBV support services
Local health advocacy groups made called for a plan to reduce reliance on foreign assistance awards in future.
Kindness costs: The hidden sacrifices nurses make for patients with TB
The selfless and unacknowledged financial sacrifices that nurses make for their patients – often daily – is a phenomenon that needs to be further investigated, quantified, and taken into consideration when designing TB interventions that support patient adherence to TB treatment.
Major Gauteng hospitals push elective surgeries to next financial year
Postponements contribute to the growing backlog as surgeries are rescheduled, adding strain to an already stressed system.
US aid Freeze: Call for urgent plan and increased budget for health
A task team should be established by no later than 15 February 2025, with a draft of this plan to be finalised by 28 February 2025, at the latest.
Lack of ambulance forces woman to give birth near hospital gate
She walked from her home to the bus stop in the early hours of the morning.
Five senior Gauteng officials fired over COVID-era Anglo Ashanti hospital corruption
The SIU uncovered serious irregularities in the awarding of contractors for the refurbishment of the AngloGold Ashanti Hospital which was supposed to have 180 ICU beds for COVID-19 critical care.