Diabetes Deaths In SA Signal Urgent Public Health Emergency
Diabetes Deaths In South Africa reached 27,692 in 2023, raising calls for screening, education and urgent public health action.
New Cholesterol Guidelines Shift Heart Risk Screening Earlier
New Cholesterol Guidelines expand long-term heart risk checks, with Lp(a) testing, calcium scans and earlier prevention.
Fake Doctors In South Africa Pose Sophisticated Threat
Fake Doctors In South Africa are evading detection due to weak verification systems, prompting urgent warnings from SAMA and the HPCSA.
Liver Perfusion Machine Boosts South Africa’s Transplant Care
The Liver Perfusion Machine introduced at Wits Donald Gordon could expand the use of donor livers and improve transplant outcomes.
NHLS Debt Crisis Puts Public Healthcare At Risk
NHLS Debt Crisis grows as Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal owe billions, raising concerns over public healthcare, diagnostics and patient care.
RAF Medico-Legal Payments Facing Years-Long Delays
Explore the challenges faced by RAF medico-legal experts due to payment delays, impacting healthcare and the legal process.
Lenacapavir PrEP Rollout Brings Hope Amid Service Cuts
The Lenacapavir PrEP Rollout offers six-month HIV protection, but aid cuts and clinic access gaps raise concerns for high-risk groups.
Employer Health Insurance Costs To Rise For US Workers In 2027
US workers are likely to pay more for employer-sponsored health insurance in 2027. Large companies are preparing to pass more healthcare costs on to staff. This follows another year of rising medical inflation and prescription drug costs. A Mercer survey of companies with at least 500 employees found that two-thirds of large employers expect to […]
DHMS AI Prompts Drive Higher Screening Rates Among Members
Find out how DHMS AI prompts drive better health outcomes for Discovery Health Medical Scheme members through personalised guidance.
Bonitas Tender Dispute Puts Scheme Governance Under Spotlight
The Bonitas tender dispute raises governance concerns as Medscheme challenges tenders, trustee links and member migration problems.