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AI in Medicine Leads to Doctor 'Deskilling'

13 Aug 2025
Artificial Intelligence may result in doctors losing their skills after just a few months of use, according to a new study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology Journal .- Bloomberg (13 August 2025).
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Patients Allege Coercion in HIV Testing at Public Clinics

13 Aug 2025
Several patients in Gauteng, the Free State and North West reported that HIV tests are being conducted without pre- or post-test counselling, and in some cases, as a non-negotiable prerequisite for receiving any medical treatment. – Health-eNews (12 August 2025)
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CC asked to reopen investigation into Vertex’s pricing

13 Aug 2025
Health activists are demanding that the Competition Commission reopen its investigation into pharmaceutical company Vertex’s, pricing and access strategies for its revolutionary cystic fibrosis drug, Trikafta, reported Business Day (13 August 2025)
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Clicks widens lead over Dis-Chem

11 Aug 2025
The market valuation of Clicks Pharmaceutical Group’ has almost reached R100bn, reflecting its dominance in the beauty and pharmacy industry, reported Business Day (11 August 2025).
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The Ozempic Paradox

11 Aug 2025
A study by Yale economics professor Jason Abaluck, published in JAMA Network Open found that while weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy significantly improve health, they're also linked to a sustained increase in spending on other medical care,” reported Bloomberg (11 August 2025)
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No data on foreigners using public healthcare

08 Aug 2025
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi revealed in Parliament that Government has no data on the number of foreign nationals using SA’s public health facilities, reported Business Day (7 August 2025)
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No data on foreigners using public healthcare

07 Aug 2025
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi revealed in Parliament that Government has no data on the number of foreign nationals using SA’s public health facilities, reported Business Day (7 August 2025)
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IDT boss suspended over R836m tender

07 Aug 2025
The Department of Health is to re-tender the controversial oxygen plant contract. This follows the suspension of Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO, Tebogo Malaka, linked to the R836m-project scandal. – MedicalBrief (5 August 2025)
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‘Legal precedent in SCA ruling to impact claims for brain injured’

07 Aug 2025
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) recently ruled that “individuals in a permanent vegetative state, unaware of pain or loss of life’s amenities, are not entitled to general damages for pain, suffering or loss of enjoyment of life”. - Medical Brief (5 August 2025).
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Unions demand lower premium increase from GEMS

06 Aug 2025
GEMS, SA’s largest medical scheme for public servants, is facing increased pressure from unions,including the Public Servants Association (PSA) and the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu), after a 13.4% hike in its premiums this year. – Business Day (5 August 2025)
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Gauteng Health lashes out at vaccine misinformation on social media

06 Aug 2025
Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko warned parents against dangerous vaccine misinformation circulating on social media, reported TimesLIVE (6 August 2025).
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Cipla Medpro faces claims over side effects of antibiotic

06 Aug 2025
“Cipla Medpro is facing accusations that it failed to adequately warn patients about the potentially severe side effects of a common antibiotic, Tavaloxx, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. after a Johannesburg man suffered four life-altering tendon ruptures. – BusinessLIVE (5 August 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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