Healthcare worker shortages demand bolder leadership

SA’s healthcare worker shortages are arguably the country's biggest healthcare story, yet Government leaders have failed to tackle them, according to an editorial in Spotlight (23 October 2026).

Pharma faces billions in costs due to new tariffs

“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)

Life Healthcare backs collaboration to tackle healthcare crisis

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.

Discovery Life claims back to pre-Covid levels

“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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