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The African Union cannot afford neglecting Africa’s healthcare System
Africa shoulders 25% of the global disease burden while navigating systemic underfunding. As the African Union gathers to address critical health priorities, Dr Nthabiseng…
#Aids2026: Bhekisisa analysed SA’s first LEN roll-out data. Here's what it found
South Africa accounts for over half of all lenacapavir (LEN) users in Africa, with health department data revealing 31,297 of the continent's roughly 60,000 users are in the…
What HIV got right — but obesity still hasn’t
As the 26th International Aids Conference convenes, this article draws parallels between the HIV response and the emerging obesity crisis in South Africa. It highlights how…
Health Beat #39 | Inside SA's illegal weight-loss drug trade
South Africa faces a surge in illegal weight-loss drugs, as expensive GLP-1 medicines drive a black market for cheaper, untested versions. This trend raises serious health…
Power of partnership in HIV fight
South Africa has launched lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention medicine, marking a significant moment in the country's fight against the epidemic. This article reflects…
What the HLM must deliver for Africa
South Africa, a leader in HIV response with the world's largest antiretroviral treatment programme, advocates for sustained and predictable global resourcing at the High-Level…
Ramaphosa pauses NHI implementation pending Constitutional Court ruling
The Constitutional Court will hear challenges to the National Health Insurance Act from 5 to 7 May 2026
Weighty issue: Why health is the most valuable investment SA can make
Tackling the linked issues of obesity and diabetes requires changes in policy, economics and social attitudes
The warning labels that could be coming for your crisps
If the food labelling regulations under review are enacted, bold warning signs on packaging will let shoppers identify foods high in sugar, salt or unhealthy fats
Ramaphosa reaffirms NHI commitment but is silent on private medical aids
In his 2025 State of the Nation address the president promised improved healthcare access and infrastructure
Why Covid likely won’t change the plight of community health workers
In the absence of action from the health department, South Africa’s community health workers are once again having to fight for their rights, with a nationwide strike planned…
‘Jobs vs health’: What will shape public-health policies after Covid-19?
Comorbidities, particularly noncommunicable diseases have been put into the spotlight during the Covid-19 pandemic. How we approach preventing NCDs in the future will depend on…