Amidst National Pregnancy Week (3 – 7 Feb) the SA Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) has urged healthcare providers and expectant mothers to treat mental health symptoms in pregnancy as urgent medical issues.
“Leaders in emerging markets are under pressure. Economies are strained. Geopolitical tension is rising. Growth must be sustained. Yet policy debates often miss one core driver of national performance: health,” wrote Sgar Rangoonwala, senior vice-president of Johnson & Johnson EMEA Emerging Markets in The Citizen (4 Feb 2026)
“The US withdrawal from the WHO became effective in late January 2026, ending Washington’s formal membership in the World Health Organisation after a one-year notice period triggered by an executive order signed on Inauguration Day of Donald Trump’s second term.” The Conversation (2 Feb 2026)
“BARRS Pharmaceuticals exited business rescue after agreeing to sell a controlling stake to Hetero. The deal signals a reset for a local manufacturer that has faced both operational disruption and regulatory pressure.” – Business Day (3 Feb 2026)