For many investors, the notion of investing capital in the healthcare sector, particularly in hospitals, is counterintuitive. After all, a glance at the 10-year share price performance of South African giants Netcare and Life Healthcare paints a rather grim picture....
LEADING analysts are cautious about the growth trajectory for South Africa’s private hospital sector. They cite stagnant medical aid membership figures, a declining healthcare workforce, and a persistently challenging macroeconomic environment as key headwinds....
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd has announced a robust operating performance for the first half of its financial year. The company showcased significant growth driven by strong patient activity. Also, the benefits reaped from strategic acquisitions completed in the...
Ascendis Health was once a darling of the JSE. It was listed in 2013. Its aggressive global plan nearly led to collapse, but now The Ascendis Health Turnaround is aiming to rectify past mistakes. Excessive debt fueled the company’s strategy. The plan to create a...
