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Antibiotic resistance: Three ways to stop the rise of the superbugs

We are facing possibly the greatest health threat of our time: drug-resistant infections. But here’s why there’s hope the world can change course.

The health department will not buy some medicine for cancer and rare diseases as they are not ‘essential’ but there are legal ways to get drugs unavailable here

​Prioritising an overarching approach to medicines regulatory systems strengthening

The aim is to improve access to quality, safe and efficacious medical products

By working together, those involved in the medicines regulatory systems strengthening work on the continent will benefit those who need it most

​AMRH Partnership Platform – Advancing medicines regulatory outcomes in Africa

This initiative will harmonise the different interventions for maximum impact

The World Health Organisation has already issued guidance for delamanid’s use in both adults and children. As of June

Will the latest TB drug reach South Africa in time?

Activists fear regulatory delays will come too late for many people who need delamanid and will also stall its release in neighbouring countries.

Panelists Lester Kiewit, Khadija Patel, Pearl Pillay and Angelo Fick. (Photos: David Harrison)

Money can’t be the only motive for developing life-saving medicines

Will the world act now to be ready for the next big outbreak?

Medicines, especially advanced therapies, come with high price tags. Photo: Madelene Cronje

Lift the veil on drug pricing and trade agreements, the UN urges companies and states

New United Nations report calls for drug companies to spill closely held secrets and patent reforms.

The high cost of drugs is putting them out of patients’ reach

South Africa faces paediatric cancer drug shortage as suppliers fail to meet demand

Stock-outs may be a blow to children already fighting for survival.

​South Africa must stand firm with India – the pharmacy of the developing world

As Indian PM Narendra Modi visits South Africa, we must push to ensure continued access to affordable medicines.

Early start: This year

​Government disputes drug stock-out survey: ‘Far fewer clinics run out of medicine’

The report describes medication shortages as "a serious threat to the public healthcare system". But the government says the figures are inaccurate.