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South Africa delays rollout of new blockbuster HIV drug
Stocks of the new treatment are already on the shelves of some clinics — but lingering concerns over a possible low risk of birth defects associated with this new antiretroviral have stalled the country’s switch to better medication for a second time.
Four ways the Competition Commission’s latest investigation will change the National Health Insurance
What does a nearly 300-page technical report mean for the move to the new health financing model — and your pocket? Find out in the latest in our series, Compass: Charting a course to the National Health Insurance.
You’re paying more for private healthcare and getting less, shows Competition Commission investigation
A lack of competition in the sector isn't just bad for your wallet, it could be bad for your health. Find out what it means for the National Health Insurance in this latest article in our series, "Compass: Charting a course to the NHI".
SA US face-off over the world’s first declaration on universal healthcare
The United Nations declaration on universal health coverage is signed. But will South Africa's National Health Insurance improve services at home?
Did Trump just hijack the world’s first UN declaration on universal healthcare?
On Monday, world leaders will sign a UN declaration that could have committed the world to provide decent healthcare for all. But instead, activists say, some of the world's biggest health issues sparkle in their absence. Find out what it means for South Africa’s National Health Insurance in the latest in our new series, Compass: Charting a course to the NHI.
Bhekisisa wins top features prize at Sikuvile Journalism Awards
Bhekisisa bagged its sixth Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Award this year. This time around, for the feature category. Go behind the scenes of the award-winning story.
South Sudan turns to tourism in bid to draw line under past unrest
Travel firms adopt wait-and-see approach as government seeks to entice visitors with safaris, Nile rafting and climbing trips.
Meet Zweli Mkhize, the man behind SA’s #COVID-19 response
Can the health minister fix our health system and what will it take? Here’s what Mkhize’s character, views and his past experience as a doctor tell us.
At least half of Gauteng’s hospitals are without their top managers
At least half of Gauteng's public hospitals are without permanent CEOs. At least two appointed CEOs remain under investigations after alleged wrongdoing.
Transparency International staff complain of bullying and harassment
Corruption watchdog Transparency International is accused of promoting ‘toxic’ workplace culture that silenced critical voices.
‘All of the women in my department have slept with the supervisor. This is...
Women at factories in Lesotho owned by Taiwanese firm say jobs and promotions in jeopardy if they refuse advances, claims new report.
Crime and medicine: How our hospitals became hotspots for criminals and what to do...
There may be no quick fix to making our hospitals safer, but there may be one simple place to start in this final story in our two-part series on security and medicine in South Africa
The three biggest fights looming for the National Health Insurance
Who will control the country's healthcare purse and who will be left out? Find out and read why some are likely to be sceptical in the country's quest for more equitable access to high-quality universal healthcare coverage.
You, the NHI and the changing face of your medical aid
South Africa’s National Health Insurance Bill was released this morning. Here’s how it will affect you.
[READ] South Africa’s National Health Insurance Bill
The country's NHI Bill was introduced to Parliament today. You can find it here.
[ICYMI] Zweli Mkhize unveils the National Health Insurance Bill
WATCH LIVE: Zweli Mkhize unveils the National Health Insurance Bill.