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AI Alternatives To Animal Testing Gain Momentum

AI alternatives to animal testing can predict toxicity and organ damage while offering more ethical and human-relevant research methods.

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US Prescription Drug Spending to Top $560bn in 2026

US prescription drug spending is forecast to exceed $560bn in 2026 as demand for GLP-1 obesity and diabetes treatments continues to rise.

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iDexis Semaglutide Ban Ordered By High Court

iDexis semaglutide ban stops the pharmacy group from selling compounded weight-loss medicines while SAHPRA and the SAPC investigate.

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SA’s PEPFAR Funding Faces US Withdrawal

SA’s PEPFAR funding could end as the FW de Klerk Foundation urges Donald Trump to protect vital HIV services and infrastructure.

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Contraceptive Shortages Hit South African Healthcare

Contraceptive shortages hit South Africa following Aspen’s manufacturing issues, prompting alternatives for the public health sector.

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Medical Scheme Clawbacks Upheld By High Court

Medical scheme clawbacks remain lawful after the High Court rejected a challenge to Section 59(3) of the Medical Schemes Act.

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GEMS 2026 Contribution Increase Faces Regulatory Scrutiny

The GEMS 2026 contribution increase has repercussions for the public servants’ medical schemes amidst rising healthcare costs.

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AI Healthcare Tools Cut South African Doctors’ Admin

AI Healthcare Tools are helping South African doctors reduce admin, improve clinical notes and free up more time for patient care.

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European Drug-Pricing Policies Face Pushback From Big Pharma

Explore European drug-pricing policies and how they impact healthcare spending and patient access to life-saving medicines.

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Diabetes Deaths In SA Signal Urgent Public Health Emergency

Diabetes Deaths In South Africa reached 27,692 in 2023, raising calls for screening, education and urgent public health action.

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New Cholesterol Guidelines Shift Heart Risk Screening Earlier

New Cholesterol Guidelines expand long-term heart risk checks, with Lp(a) testing, calcium scans and earlier prevention.

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Fake Doctors In South Africa Pose Sophisticated Threat

Fake Doctors In South Africa are evading detection due to weak verification systems, prompting urgent warnings from SAMA and the HPCSA.

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