Health

South Africa imports about 98% of the active pharmaceutical ingredients used to make medicines locally, a dependence government hopes to reduce through a new pharmaceutical development facility launched…

The science behind blockbuster weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro could be recognised with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday, as researchers behind appetite control, gene…

The Gauteng Department of Health has launched an urgent appeal to parents and guardians to sign and return consent forms as the provincial Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive…

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has issued a formal call to Chinese medical technology giant Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics to establish manufacturing and assembly plants within South African borders. The…

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi have officially launched the Lenacapavir injectable today, marking a major shift in South Africa’s strategy to combat the HIV/AIDS…

Health authorities are investigating a suspected outbreak of Hantavirus after three people died on board a cruise ship travelling between Argentina and Cape Verde.

Health authorities are closely monitoring reports of a rare respiratory illness that, in isolated cases, may spread between people and lead to severe complications.

A new injectable HIV prevention drug, lenacapivir, is being hailed as a major breakthrough in the fight against HIV, with health officials saying it could significantly reduce new…

South Africans are tightening their budgets but continue to prioritise health, wellness and small indulgences, according to a new spending report.

Health authorities in Gauteng have raised concern over a sharp increase in malaria infections and related deaths, urging residents to remain vigilant and seek medical attention at the…