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NHI pioneers new payment system
In the first of a two-part series about the NHI, Mia Malan reports on state plans to change the rigid reimbursement formula for private doctors.
New TB drug regimen on the horizon
Patients with drug resistant TB could benefit from a new drug regimen, which will be tested in clinical trials this year.
Free State’s ‘collapsing’ health dept needs help, stat
The TAC and Section27 say their investigation into the province's health department shows it needs urgent intervention by three state ministries.
Ebola: SA bans travel to and from high risk countries
The government has banned travel between South Africa and 'high risk' countries to prevent the spread of the deadly Ebola virus to the country.
Health workers reject deal to drop ‘night vigil’ charges
The Free State government had them arrested during a protest against their dismissal, now the workers say they will fight the charges in court.
Healthcare’s private parts to shrink
NHI details are not clear but it is certain that the priveged few will have to do with less.
‘Disappointing’ budget leaves little room for health boost
The Rural Health Advocacy Project says the budget was "disappointing" as it does not make provision for improvements in healthcare service delivery.
Obstacles persist for safe, legal termination
The World Health Organisation estimates that one in five pregnancies globally end in induced abortion.
Patent exemption extended for world’s poorest nations
Patients in the world's poorest countries will continue to receive access to drugs cheaply for at least another decade.
Daily ARV dose ineffective among Africa’s HIV-negative women
According to HIV prevention trial results, the daily use of pills or a vaginal gel does not appear to prevent HIV-infection in African women.
No cause for panic stations over SA Zika case, says expert
Health authorities say the visitor diagnosed with the mosquito-spread virus has recovered and there is minimal likelihood of a local outbreak.
Child’s death scares off patients
Work on HIV prevention may be undone after a boy died after a medical circumcision procedure.
McCord Hospital’s fate turns again
Government officials and McCord Hospital's board picked up negotiations as a court interdict has stalled the health facility's closure.
Health sector cleared for surgery
An industry-wide probe into private healthcare seems likely, but stakeholders fear a witch hunt.
Depression on the rise among SA’s chronically ill
Infectious diseases such as HIV and, increasingly, non-communicable illnesses like diabetes are resulting in more cases of chronic depression.
Epidemics on the horizon if threats not addressed – MSF
Doctors Without Borders has stressed the critical importance of adequate investment into the prevention of diseases such as Ebola and cholera.