News
Noncommunicable diseases
79 deaths a day: South Africa’s diabetes crisis needs a new strategy
Patrick Ngassa Piotie 5 Oct 2026
Public Health
What we don't know about our hearts can hurt us
Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology
Cape Town Stadium urine-recycling innovator selected for 2026 Africa Prize
29 Sep 2026
Medical Aid
More than medical aid: Why your health and financial future belong in the same conversation
Issued by Fedhealth 21 Sep 2026
Noncommunicable diseases
Springbok, Bafana Bafana stars tackle obesity in new Novo Nordisk campaign
15 Sep 2026
Women's Health
#WomensHealthMatters: Discovery Health sponsors women’s health conference
Maroefah Smith 11 Sep 2026
Mental health
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could “fuel the fire” of mental illness, warns psychiatrist
7 Sep 2026
Pharmaceuticals
Aspen to make SA’s hunger for weight-loss drugs its bread and butter
Nqobile Dludla 3 Sep 2026
Noncommunicable diseases
Alcohol’s hidden calories: product labels could help fight obesity in South Africa
Siphiwe Dlamini 31 Jul 2026
Pharmaceuticals
iDexis appeals High Court’s ruling on Novo Nordisk weight-loss drugs
Nqobile Dludla 15 Jul 2026
Medical Research
Young UP researchers develop citrus-based supplement to fight diabetes and obesity
Issued by University of Pretoria 30 Jun 2026
Higher Education
NWU’s Prof. Useh to help shape sustainability in South African higher education
Issued by North-West University (NWU) 24 Jun 2026
Medical Aid
Momentum Multiply's Maria Carpenter | SA healthcare needs a personal touch
Maria Carpenter 19 Jun 2026
Disease Groups
SA's first integrated liver transplant and treatment centre opens
Niémah Davids 30 Apr 2026
Infectious Diseases
We won the war against these diseases, then we stopped showing up
Issued by Medshield 29 Apr 2026
Noncommunicable diseases
South Africa introduces first real-time diabetes monitoring dashboard
28 Apr 2026
Noncommunicable diseases
South Africa’s silent health crisis: Lifestyle diseases now outpace infections
31 Mar 2026
Medical Aid
Discovery rebrands Vitality Health International to meet Africa's evolving health needs
25 Feb 2026
Medical Aid
Medshield Medical Scheme Appoints New Experienced Chief Medical Officer
Issued by Medshield 4 Feb 2026
Medical Aid
The Future of Medical Schemes depends on Technology, Trust and Transformation
Issued by Medshield 30 May 2025
Medical Aid
The wellness wave: Shaping a healthier South Africa through prevention
Issued by Medshield 4 Aug 2025
Medical Aid
Predict and prevent – Medshield Champions Predictive Healthcare
Issued by Medshield 18 Nov 2025
Noncommunicable diseases
High cholesterol and insulin resistance are rising among young South Africans – what that means for public health
Themba Titus Sigudu 16 Jan 2026
