President attacks BHF’s choice of court for NHI challenge

In a case within a case, Ramaphosa's legal team argues that the matter should have gone to the top court

Tobacco bill to go to Nedlac for review

Nedlac task team expected to hold its first meeting on the bill next week

Treasury may tap PIC for health funding

Using national savings pool under consideration, says health minister

Godongwana blames provinces for ‘self-inflicted’ staff crises

Shortage of frontline personnel due to failure in ensuring all the money allocated for wage bill reached target, minister says

Scientists appeal for less spending on fossil fuels

Scientists warn of health threats amid record-breaking temperatures

Experts call for ban on chemical that killed Soweto children

Six children ingested organophosphate registered for agricultural use

MPs grapple with tobacco bill’s Nedlac requirements

Business and labour at odds with health department over legally required consultation

Health activists push for higher taxes on sugary drinks, booze and tobacco

SA Canegrowers pushes back against campaign for increasing and broadening taxes on sugary drinks

State launches probe into food poisoning scare

Health department says Natjoints is treating apparent food-borne illness and death as potential threat to national security

Budget cuts leave health department unable to fill critical posts

More than 24% of the national department’s posts and 40% of the priority positions stand empty

Medical specialists launch legal action against NHI

President failed to discharge constitutional duties when signing act into law, SA Private Practitioners Forum says in court papers

Medicines regulator urges Treasury to step up its funding

Sahpra says increasing reliance on fee income from medical industry places it at risk

Dire shortage of health inspectors in Tshwane and Ekurhuleni

‘In spaza shops, you often find rats, flies or other vectors that can spread disease,’ says Tshwane health director Jerry Motsamai

Pepfar head pushes US Congress to revert to five-year authorisation

Failure to approve another five-year spending plan for  Aids relief programme has created uncertainty

Provinces to rejig community service posts to accommodate doctors

Medical professionals unable to fulfil statutory requirement that allows them to register and practise independently

Survey finds stressed SA workers battle to switch off

More than 60% of respondents would quit their job if they could afford to do so, Sadag research shows