Gauteng Health says DA MPL Madeleine Hicklin's claims about medicine shortages at Charlotte Maxeke are misleading; Hicklin refuses to retract and cites staff concerns.
Alimatravir is an investigational once-a-month oral PrEP currently in Phase III trials. It is not yet available in South Africa and would need SAHPRA approval.
KwaZulu-Natal health officials say supply chain disruptions have caused occasional medicine shortages and describe stock redistribution and therapeutic alternatives to maintain care.
Experts warn South Africa’s twice-yearly Lenacapavir rollout could miss vulnerable groups unless community-based delivery and stigma reduction are prioritised.
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital has recorded the most procedures so far in Gauteng’s 2026 Mandela Month Surgical Marathon, helping the province reach more than half...
Mental health is increasingly becoming part of South Africa’s everyday conversation, but for many people, asking for help remains one of the biggest hurdles. Stigma, misconceptions...
Rob Ferreira Hospital in Mbombela is facing mounting criticism over patient care and infrastructure failures, according to The Citizen. An oversight visit by the South African...
The Gauteng Department of Health has defended its handling of disciplinary cases involving medical negligence and financial misconduct, saying it acted “in all matters where sufficient...
South Africa has recorded 2,476 laboratory-confirmed measles cases between 29 December 2025 and 21 June 2026, and health authorities are stepping up vaccination and surveillance measures...
The Gauteng Department of Health has announced a package of interventions aimed at cutting waiting times for children needing specialised surgery at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic...
