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Only R334m of allocated R666m spent on repairs at Charlotte Maxeke

27 May 2026
More than five years since a major fire at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, the repair project is expected to be completed in August, said Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi during a visit to the hospital. - TimesLive (27 May 2026),
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Climate Change May Be Fuelling Antibiotic Resistance

27 May 2026
A new global study has found that climate change is contributing to the rise of antibiotic resistance in Salmonella, one of the world’s leading causes of diarrhoeal disease.
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Netcare patient growth may slow down due to GEMS changes

26 May 2026
GEMS, SA’s largest medical scheme for public servants, is expected to reduce patient volumes at private hospitals, particularly among members of the scheme’s popular Tanzanite One option. This has lowered growth expectations of private hospital group Netcare for the year to September 30, 2026. Netcare CEO Richard Friedland also warned that the US-Iran war could create additional pressure for the business due to the effect of higher fuel prices. Netcare expects to spend an extra R10m on fuel over the next six months. – Business Day (26 May 2026)
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Regulators recall weight-loss product

26 May 2026
SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the SA Pharmacy Council (SAPC)issued a joint statement instructing pharmaceutical company iDexis to recall its compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections. – Business Day (26 May 2026)
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Exit of young members hurts medical schemes financially

22 May 2026
Medical schemes are facing a worrying trend of younger contributors declining membership. – Business Day (20 May 2026)
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ConCourt ruling a setback for Government’s NHI plans

22 May 2026
On 18 May the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) ruled that Sections 36 to 40 (including the Certificate of Need) of the NHI Act is unconstitutional and failed to provide a rational and lawful mechanism for improving access to healthcare.
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New CEO for Netcare

20 May 2026
Netcare has named Melanie Da Costa as its next CEO, replacing co-founder Dr Richard Friedland. – Moneyweb (20 May 2026) Da Costa, currently Netcare’s executive director of strategy and health policy, will become CEO-designate on 1 June and will work alongside Friedland for six months before formally assuming the CEO role on 1 January 2027.
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GEMS solvency ratio expected to fall to 23%

20 May 2026
Business Day reported on 20 May that the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) expects its solvency ratio to fall to 23% by the end of 2026; below the statutory requirement of 25%.
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Health Department considering alternatives to CoN

20 May 2026
The National Department of Health is considering alternative ways to regulate where medical professionals practice following the Constitutional Court ‘s (ConCourt) rejection of the Certificate-of-Need (CoN) provisions.
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Ebola death toll rises in DRC

20 May 2026
Reuters reported on 20 May that 26 more suspected Ebola deaths have been recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This brings the number of deaths associated with the outbreak to 131. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
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Removal of medical tax credits on the cards

17 Oct 2025
“With significant legal and logistical uncertainty still surrounding the NHI's implementation, making precipitous changes to the tax system could have unforeseen and damaging consequences for millions of South Africans.” - Business Day(17 October 2025)
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Pharma faces billions in costs due to new tariffs

29 Jul 2025
“The pharmaceutical industry is bracing for a significant financial blow, with analysts forecasting costs of between $13bn and $19bn following the revelation that a new transatlantic trade deal will subject branded medicines to a hefty 15% tariff.” – Reuters (28 July 2025)
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Life Healthcare backs collaboration to tackle healthcare crisis

27 Nov 2024
Life Healthcare CEO Peter Wharton-Hood has backed a call for greater collaboration between the government and private healthcare providers to address South Africa’s pressing healthcare challenges. This follows a proposal by Netcare CEO Richard Friedland, who suggested adding healthcare as the fourth pillar in an existing government-business partnership focused on revitalising the economy.
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Discovery Life claims back to pre-Covid levels

19 Apr 2024
“Discovery Life distributed R10.3bn to its clients, a decrease from the R11bn paid the previous year,” reported Business Day (19April 2024)
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Hundreds of websites found selling fake weight-loss drugs

16 Apr 2024
Reuters reported on 15 April that the cybersecurity company BrandShield has shut down over 250 websites selling counterfeit versions of popular drugs used for weight loss and diabetes treatment within the GLP-1 class.
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