“With the National Health Insurance Act (NHI) in place but awaiting full implementation, all eyes are on the Treasury and the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) PIC to determine funding solution can bridge the gap in healthcare infrastructure and bring equitable healthcare access to all South Africans,” reported Business Day (25 Nov 2024)
“The lack of increased funding for healthcare in Godongwana’s MTBPS has left South Africa’s health sector in a precarious position. As the country moves towards implementing NHI and grapples with financial constraints, activists and unions are calling for a re-evaluation of spending priorities and an urgent focus on enhancing primary healthcare and workforce support. – Health-e-News
Reuters reported on 1 November that NewZealand customs officials recently seized 14 injectable pens labelled as Fitaro and Orsema - semaglutide-based medications manufactured by Incepta Pharmaceuticals, a drugmaker from Bangladesh.
In October AI was showcased on the global stage, from Las Vegas to Cape Town, as major tech companies and health experts gathered to explore the future of healthcare. – Financial Mail (31 October 2024)