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, the...
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 considered, budgeting for healthcare is often left to chance...
Why the Health Promotion Levy can no longer be delayed When 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 robbed him of his mobility, his job and the...
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 potential. The Healthy Living...
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 ways to improve the lives of...
By Dr Dumisani Bomela, Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital Association of South Africa There’s an old African idiom: “When elephants fight, the grass suffers.” The “elephants”, however, are two interdependent players in...
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 dose’...
An analysis of Liberty’s 2024 Claim Statistics has revealed a compelling trend: South African women are more proactive than men in undergoing early cancer screening, leading to earlier diagnoses and improved recovery outcomes. According to the...
Sanofi has reaffirmed its commitment to South African healthcare with the appointment of two senior leaders and a renewed focus on supporting healthcare professionals, expanding local partnerships, and improving access to essential treatments in key...
