Key airline staff ordered to undergo new medical examinations

Probe identifies103 people who received allegedly fraudulent certificates from SAA’s chief medical officer

Motsoaledi calls for overhaul of medical negligence claims assessments

Health minister says panel of experts could determine fair compensation for claimants

Sick South Africans wait as health posts stand empty

Health minister says all provinces are scrambling to deliver services with fewer doctors, nurses and senior managers

Business laments government’s lack of interest in NHI talks

Raising concerns is a responsible action, says Busa after health minister resorts to apartheid gevaar

Business and labour push for tobacco bill to go back to Nedlac

Busa says it needs to thoroughly review the tough new draft law

Hospital association proposes mandatory medical scheme enrolment

Hasa predicts an increase of more than 50% in spending on those who depend on public healthcare

Patient advocates call for consistency in cover for costly autoimmune treatments

Clarity sought from regulator on medical schemes’ obligations as patients battle for cover for life-saving drugs

Health department gears up to publish first NHI regulations

Preparations under way include drafting regulations for appointment NHI fund board

NHI will prompt exodus of top taxpayers, IRR warns

Think-tank says bars on medical schemes will dent the corporate tax take, reducing the funds available for government spending

NEWS ANALYSIS: Politicising SA’s health through NHI

Deeply ingrained positions on all sides of the NHI debate have gone beyond health and are now simply politicking

Health minister offers amnesty amid crackdown on fake medical claims

Two-week amnesty allows lawyers to withdraw fraudulent medical negligence claims without fear of prosecution

Four new hospitals planned for Gauteng

The new facilities in the pipeline for Daveyton, Soshanguve, Orange Farm and Diepsloot

Presidency shrugs off health compact boycott

Presidency formalises second health compact despite boycott by organised business and healthcare professionals

Presidential health summit postponed amid opposition to NHI

There is growing concern over the compact’s emphasis on the controversial plan

US research agency calls for wider access to mpox vaccines in SA

Virus poses a serious threat to countries hard-hit by HIV such as SA, says NIAID director

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