Experts at the World Health Organization have long asserted that the next pandemic is an epidemiological certainty, yet the global systems designed to protect populations remain questionable. For Ngaatendwe Murombedzi, Regional Advocacy, Policy, and Marketing
This year, President Cyril Ramaphosa used his State of the Nation Address to pledge government’s commitment to eradicating stunting by 2030, with an emphasis on the first 1 000 days of life and targeted nutritional
Marked each year from 24 to 30 April, African Vaccination Week focuses on the need for equitable access to lifesaving vaccines across the continent.It’s also a timely reminder that while vaccination remains one of the
Rare diseases each affect relatively small numbers of people, but collectively they impact more than 300 million individuals worldwide across over 7,000 known conditions, with 70% of these starting in childhood.1 For many patients and families,
For many South African families, January is a time to plan and budget for the year ahead and set smart financial goals. While travel and big ticket spends are almost always the first to be
Why the Health Promotion Levy can no longer be delayedWhen Petrus Cockrell wakes up each morning, the first thing he reaches for is his wheelchair. Diabetes took both his legs before he turned 50. It
As we approach World Diabetes Day on November 14, civil society organisations warn that the cost of inaction on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes is already being paid for in lives, livelihoods and lost
Achieving universal healthcare for billions across Africa is an ambitious and vital goal; one that will face challenges but must be pursued. To ensure equitable access to health services in the most meaningful and impact
By Dr Dumisani Bomela, Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital Association of South AfricaThere's an old African idiom: "When elephants fight, the grass suffers." The “elephants”, however, are two interdependent players in healthcare: the government,
South Africa is facing a growing public health concern, as large numbers of children1 miss out on life-saving vaccinations.According to Dr Zeina Elian, Vaccines Medical Head for Sanofi Africa, the country is seeing a resurgence in ‘zero
