Most commented Healthcare news in South Africa

Last 2 days|Last 7 days|Last 30 days

No new Covid-19 variant, claims Health

14 hours

Allergies and sensitivities during seasonal changes, by Medshield

Allergies and sensitivities during seasonal changes, by Medshield

Stone 7 hours

Source: Supplied. Bada Pharasi, chief executive officer of the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa (Ipasa).

Our nurses, our future: Addressing the critical issue of sustainability in SA’s healthcare sector

11 hours

Intercare Group to celebrate International Nurses Day

Intercare Group to celebrate International Nurses Day

Intercare 3 days

Why decent healthcare for all is paramount for a prosperous society

Why decent healthcare for all is paramount for a prosperous society

Mandla Shezi, Ambani Reputation Management 3 days

2024 BHF Titanium Award winners

9 May 2024

Bonitas excels at the Titanium Awards for the third year running

Bonitas excels at the Titanium Awards for the third year running

Bonitas 9 May 2024

Supplied image (L-R): Jan Willem Pont from Pachas Restaurant Pretoria, Maré Smit, Director of Breathtaking Fundraising NPC and Hannes Taute from TRX Electronics.

R400k boost for cystic fibrosis fighters

9 May 2024

Doctors and medical practitioners under the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) participate in a demonstration to demand payment of their salary arrears and the immediate hiring of trainee doctors, among other grievances, in Nairobi, Kenya, 16 April 2024. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo

Kenyan government doctors sign agreement to end strike

George Obulutsa 9 May 2024

Rescuers work to rescue construction workers trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

George collapse survivor returns to site to 'check on guys'

Shafiek Tassiem and Esa Alexander 9 May 2024

A rescue worker removes rubble from the site where construction workers are trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

George collapse rescue mission continues: 7 dead and 36 retrieved

Shafiek Tassiem and Esa Alexander 8 May 2024

Image source: onur kocamaz –

New MyDynamics portal offers free patient support and health education

8 May 2024

Care beyond service – The palliative care standard

Care beyond service – The palliative care standard

Association of Palliative Care Centres (APCC) 7 May 2024

Africa news

Doctors and medical practitioners under the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) participate in a demonstration to demand payment of their salary arrears and the immediate hiring of trainee doctors, among other grievances, in Nairobi, Kenya, 16 April 2024. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo

Kenyan government doctors sign agreement to end strike

George Obulutsa 9 May 2024

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

Raymond Langa 24 Apr 2024

Source: 123RF/svershinsky

South Korea: Junior doctors strike amid concerns over low doctor-to-patient ratio

Katja Hamilton 4 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Michael K. Obeng, chief executive officer and founder of Miko Pharma.

Miko Pharma drives $50m investment push to set up pharmaceutical plant in Ghana

29 Feb 2024

More news

Intercare Group to celebrate International Nurses Day

Intercare Group to celebrate International Nurses Day

Intercare 3 days

Why decent healthcare for all is paramount for a prosperous society

Why decent healthcare for all is paramount for a prosperous society

Mandla Shezi, Ambani Reputation Management 3 days

2024 BHF Titanium Award winners

9 May 2024

Bonitas excels at the Titanium Awards for the third year running

Bonitas excels at the Titanium Awards for the third year running

Bonitas 9 May 2024

Supplied image (L-R): Jan Willem Pont from Pachas Restaurant Pretoria, Maré Smit, Director of Breathtaking Fundraising NPC and Hannes Taute from TRX Electronics.

R400k boost for cystic fibrosis fighters

9 May 2024

Rescuers work to rescue construction workers trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

George collapse survivor returns to site to 'check on guys'

Shafiek Tassiem and Esa Alexander 9 May 2024

A rescue worker removes rubble from the site where construction workers are trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

George collapse rescue mission continues: 7 dead and 36 retrieved

Shafiek Tassiem and Esa Alexander 8 May 2024

Image source: onur kocamaz –

New MyDynamics portal offers free patient support and health education

8 May 2024

Care beyond service – The palliative care standard

Care beyond service – The palliative care standard

Association of Palliative Care Centres (APCC) 7 May 2024

Image source: Pixabay from

Caesarean births: SA’s rates are too high – they can be dangerous for mothers and babies

Priya Soma-Pillay and Andre van Niekerk 7 May 2024

SU's Professor Tulio de Oliveira selected for Time100 Health 2024

SU's Professor Tulio de Oliveira selected for Time100 Health 2024

Stellenbosch University 6 May 2024

Supplied photo: Eastern Cape MEC for rural development and agrarian reform Nonkqubela Pieters looks at some of Medigrow’s products during the launch of its new facility.

All systems grow — medicinal cannabis economy gets boost in Eastern Cape

Estelle Ellis 6 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Farida Ahmed, head of customer relations at Al Mabroor.

Ethical property investments: Growth and impact for investors

Farida Ahmed 3 May 2024

Source: South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

UCT academic appointed SAMRC president and CEO

3 May 2024

South Africa's Tobacco Bill process faces scrutiny as experts uncover flaws

South Africa's Tobacco Bill process faces scrutiny as experts uncover flaws

VPASA 3 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Founder and medical director of Child Accra, Juliette Tuakli.

"And the Lifetime Achievement in Healthcare at AHAS Summit goes to..."

3 May 2024

Source: Biotts.

Biotts makes history: Transdermal insulin delivery

2 May 2024

Fine agency is a finalist for their campaign.

South Africa's Fine agency named finalist at NYF Health Awards

2 May 2024

Source: AstraZeneca.

AstraZeneca admits to rare Covid-19 vaccine side effects in legal filing

30 Apr 2024

Widening private health access outpaces NHI progress

30 Apr 2024

Malaria - we’ve barely scratched the surface

Malaria - we’ve barely scratched the surface

Irvine Partners 30 Apr 2024

Intercare Group launches mental health pledge campaign to break the stigma

Intercare Group launches mental health pledge campaign to break the stigma

Intercare 30 Apr 2024

Measles - it’s a serious illness

Measles - it’s a serious illness

Bonitas 30 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

GE HealthCare and RSNA partner to combat breast cancer in Tanzania

29 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

Could tech help turn sports in SA into an economic growth sector?

Andrew Bourne 26 Apr 2024

SA firms urged to tackle indoor air quality

Lynne Kuter 25 Apr 2024

How to improve indoor air quality and breathe easier

How to improve indoor air quality and breathe easier

LG 25 Apr 2024

Recovery School launched to implement wellness solutions

Recovery School launched to implement wellness solutions

25 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

Gauteng Health Department's last-minute decision a shocker

24 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. The Tri for Life team are Jonty Wright, Gerhard Nieuwoudt, Alexander Van Wyk, and Henri Van Der Westhuizen.

Students’ ‘Life Pod’ project can save up to 100 lives per year

23 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

Kommetjie sees Devmark Property Group progress with Imhoff Manor Retirement Estate development

23 Apr 2024

Gavi and Unicef welcome approval of new oral cholera vaccine

23 Apr 2024

Unlocking your benefits - Medical aid tax credits and subsidies, by Medshield

Unlocking your benefits - Medical aid tax credits and subsidies, by Medshield

Stone 22 Apr 2024

Navigating prescription medication cover and formulary tiers in South Africa

22 Apr 2024

Spinal surgery milestone achieved at Cure Day Hospital Foreshore

22 Apr 2024

Elections 2024: What the major political parties say about a sugar tax

19 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. PN Siyavuya Nolanda, PN Likho Gubelana, Dr Hellmuth Weich, Mr Nathan Yamey, and PN Rita Plaatjies.

Another milestone achieved for Tygerberg Hospital

19 Apr 2024

Like nutritious meals, water should be seen as an essential nutrient for learners

Like nutritious meals, water should be seen as an essential nutrient for learners

Ambani Reputation Management 19 Apr 2024

Let's do Biz