Trade union Solidarity and AfriForum the first opponents to set in motion their legal challenges
Industry associations, healthcare professionals and organised business prepare for legal challenges
Busa has lobbied hard against the bill, saying that while it supports the need for reform, the legislation is unworkable and unaffordable
Aim is to reduce SA’s reliance on imports and improve country’s security of supply
Move set the stage for a protracted fight with business, healthcare professionals and opposition parties
National Council Against Smoking lays complaint over Phillip Morris International’s support for doctors
Parliament passed the NHI Bill in December but it has yet to be signed into law by the president
Health Professions Council chair says it is a reality that must be confronted
Climate change poses specific risks for pregnant women and newborns, BHF conference hears
Alex van den Heever’s analysis for BHF identifies 11 sets of frequently repeated claims that are untrue
Stellenbosch University scientist has been behind crucial research into Covid strains
Drug’s high price tag means it is likely to remain out of reach for many eligible patients
Council for Medical Schemes denies allegations of power abuse
Premixed insulin pens have been left out of the national department’s tender awards
The recalled batch of Benylin syrup was made by J&J in SA in May 2021, though Kenvue owns the brand after a spin-off from J&J in 2023
Discovery Life saw a marked increase in health screening in 2023, resulting in the earlier detection of severe illnesses including cancer
Anopheles stephensi can ‘breed just about anywhere, in very little water and is not fussy about water quality’
The 2024 contribution increases for SA’s 10 open schemes ranged from 6.9% to 16.0%, which were relatively high compared to hikes during Covid-19
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Inadequate infrastructure and maintenance blamed for environment that traumatises families
