The detection of two hantavirus-linked cases entering South Africa has sparked a critical review of the nation’s Hantavirus Border Screening effectiveness. Following a briefing to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health by Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, MPs are...
Payouts by provincial health departments for medical negligence have fallen significantly in recent years. Yet the financial burden on the public health system remains enormous. In addition, a landmark court ruling has closed the door on one proposed solution....
South Africa is seeing a sharp rise in measles infections, even as rubella cases fall. New surveillance data from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) show measles cases are increasing across provinces, with signs of ongoing community transmission...
Gauteng health authorities have issued an urgent public health alert due to a concerning rise in malaria cases in the province. Officials are describing the current situation as the Gauteng malaria crisis. People and health facilities are being urged to exercise...
Much of the medical advice provided by free AI chatbots is inaccurate. A study published this week in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) highlights significant concerns regarding the reliability of these tools. Leo Wolfert | Dreamstime.com/118987559 Many people now use...
