How politics impacts women’s health
Political decisions and policies significantly impact women's health and well-being by shaping healthcare access and influencing socioeconomic determinants of health.
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South Africa records a second case of mpox
South African health authorities are conducting contact tracing and case finding.
South Africa could face a critical diabetes drug stock-out
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns that transitioning to vials at short notice could lead to serious health complications.
Pandemic agreement will do little to prevent COVID era health inequitiesÂ
The agreement aims to enhance global health governance. But its effectiveness in ensuring health equity remains uncertain.
South Africa bullied by Big Pharma in COVID-19 vaccines contract negotiations
The Health Justice Initiative has revealed how South Africa was coerced by pharmaceutical companies into paying exorbitant prices for COVID-19 vaccines.
Free State doctor survives shooting, robbery at hospital living quarters
A doctor at Manapo Hospital in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, was shot and wounded during a robbery in the doctors' living quarters.
Patients at Free State clinics say doctors only visit once a year Â
Communities are calling for the government to prioritise primary healthcare services and ensure that doctors are available in clinics.
Unemployed doctors in Mpumalanga sitting at home while ‘there are clinics without doctors’Â
In Mpumalanga nearly 80 junior doctors remain unemployed despite completing their obligated community service in December.
Medical aid body unpacks the flaws in the NHI Act as it prepares legal challengeÂ
The Board of Healthcare Funders, which represents numerous medical aid schemes, argues the NHI Act is unconstitutional.
Living in the shadow of hope: the story of Ramaphosa Informal Settlements
Informal dwellings have increased as people flock to urban centres in search of more opportunities as well as better infrastructure and health care. There are over 3 200 informal settlements around the country.
NHI: Healthcare is not going to change overnightÂ
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.
Free State doctor planning to leave the country ‘because of NHI’
Many fear that the NHI will lead to a mass exodus of healthcare workers.
Everything you need to know about the NHI
In 1994, when the African National Congress (ANC) came to power, it outlined in its election manifesto equitable access to healthcare, envisaged by an integrated, equitable and comprehensive health system. In 2011, the NHI journey started when the NHI Green…
Mixed reactions as President sets to sign the NHI Bill into lawÂ
The NHI bill aims to establish a fund to purchase health services from both public and private providers.
Department calls for vigilance after a positive case of mpox in GautengÂ
Mpox presents with an acute illness characterised by fever and general flu-like symptoms. This is followed by the eruption of a blister-like rash on the skin.