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Tribute to Doctors

Honouring SA Doctors with National Doctors’ Day

In recognition of the critical role that South African doctors play in the healthy functioning of South African society, 16 November has been declared National

Health Department Changes Tack to Woo Private Sector Doctors

The health department is looking for new ways to entice private-sector general practitioners (GPs) to provide their services under the National Health Insurance (NHI), after

Health Minister Motsoaledi Defends Underspending on Health Insurance

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Thursday defended the slow spending in National Health Insurance (NHI) programmes overseen by his department, saying he had anticipated that

Breast Health Education

Breast Health Education Portal Launched for Nurses

The Breast Health Foundation (BHF), in partnership with Discovery Health and Phakamisa, an AstraZeneca initiative, has launched an online development, training and education platform for

NHI Rollout Could Be Delayed – Motsoaledi

National Health Insurance (NHI) projects will be put on the back-burner as the health department has to reprioritise its budget, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said.

Limpopo Health Confident of Turnaround Strategy

The Limpopo Department of Health is confident that it has developed a turnaround strategy that will successfully revive the healthcare system in the province. The

R3m Upgrade for Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital Complete

The new occupational therapy and sports facilities at Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital were opened this month, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month. Read this Bizcommunity article

Treasury Directs Unspent NHI Funds to Filling Vacant Posts

The Treasury has dug into the National Health Insurance (NHI) indirect grant to fulfil President Cyril Ramamphosa’s promise to fill critical health vacancies and procure

Healthcare in the MTBPS

A short round-up of media coverage of healthcare-related pronouncements from yesterday’s mini-Budget, delivered by the new Minister of Finance, the Honourable Tito Mboweni: From Medical

HASA CONGRATULATES MINISTER MOTSOALEDI

HASA Congratulates Minister Motsoaledi

The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi, has been announced as one of two winners of the Kochon Prize for his efforts to