A cyberattack on South Africa’s National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) last year led to its worst audit outcome in over a decade. The Auditor-General issued a disclaimer of opinion on its 2024/2025 financial statements. The NHLS cyberattack exposed deep-seated...
The Limpopo Department of Health is teetering on the brink of a financial catastrophe. Actual and potential medico-legal claims necessitate an allocation of an astounding R12.7 billion. This is just under half of its R26.1 billion annual budget. This figure highlights...
South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has warned that Africa must urgently develop self-reliant funding mechanisms for its healthcare sector. This includes implementing taxes on products such as tobacco and alcohol. The continent faces a significant...
Private hospital group Netcare has highlighted a continued and robust demand for mental healthcare services across South Africa. This signals a growing public health concern as more individuals seek help for conditions previously shrouded in stigma. The report comes...
The National Treasury is preparing a new bill. This is a crucial move for the health sector. It will address a severe funding shortfall. The gap is a result of the withdrawal of US donor aid. This withdrawal puts essential health programs at risk. HIV/AIDS services...
