Mixing cannabis with opioid increases anxiety, depression
A researcher from the University of Houston has found that adults who take prescription opioids for severe pain are more likely to have increased...
SASOG launches clinical enhancement programme for women’s health
The South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SASOG) has introduced ‘BetterGyn’, a clinical care and governance programme to complement its existing initiative, the...
NHI model will harm entire healthcare system: SAPPF
Although the concept of Universal Health Coverage and access to quality healthcare for all South Africans are supported, the South African Private Practitioners’ Forum...
Impromptu responses to NHI Bill
Within 24 hours of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill being presented by Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, to parliament and later to the...
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NHI Bill released, but still no answers to critical questions
The National Health Insurance Bill has officially been introduced to Parliament and a copy of the document was made available to the public at...
Generic utilisation up, increase in medicine expenditure down, Mediscor report shows
The latest report by pharmaceutical benefits management (PBM) organisation, Mediscor shows a significant increase in the use of generics in South Africa with the...
Cancer survival associated with anti-depressant compliance in Israeli study
A large cohort study of Israeli patients with cancer found that anti-depressant adherence above 50% was associated with one quarter less mortality over 4...
Pharmacovigilance requirements in SA. Who is responsible for reporting?
Pharmacovigilance is essential in monitoring the quality, efficacy and safety of medicines.Spontaneous reporting remains the mainstay system of reporting Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) worldwide. It...
SAHPRA on track to finalise licensing of medical devices and start...
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says it is on track to start with the call-up process for the registration of medical...
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Leading minds to unpack FWA issues, Health Compact at IHRM Seminar
Two of South Africa’s foremost health sector commentators, Christoff Raath, of Insight Actuaries and Consultants, and Prof Alex van den Heever, Chair, Social Security...
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GEMS scoops Titanium Access to Healthcare Award
The Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) is this year’s winner of the Titanium Award for Excellence in creating Access to Healthcare, presented during the...
Despite serious challenges in health system, no turning back on NHI
A report released by Health Minister Zweli
Mkhizhe on the 11 NHI pilot projects rolled out between 2012 and 2017 in
preparation for the implementation of...
Multi-stakeholder anti-fraud wheels starting to turn…
Lack of effective stakeholder collaboration in South Africa’s health sector was identified by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) as one of the major root...
Quality, accountability ‘more than just a checklist’
The importance of patient-centred care already prioritised during several healthcare deliberations throughout South Africa this year , was once again emphasised by BHF Conference...
OPINION: Ideology will not fix healthcare in South Africa
The current healthcare rhetoric in South Africa is very concerning for anyone delving deeper into the problems facing the South African healthcare system. The...