Without PEPFAR funding, South Africa could see an excess of half a million unnecessary deaths, and up to half a million new infections over the next 10 years.

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Treatment interruption is higher among men than women. HIV-related deaths are also higher among men than women.

Despite resistance from the business community, parts of the private health sector, and political parties in the Government of National Unity, the ANC remains resolute in its commitment to the NHI.

Motsoaledi highlights that medical price inflation is far from general inflation, with estimates ranging from 7.5% to 9.5%, compared to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of around 4.5%. “Whichever way ...

The budget speech was postponed at the eleventh hour because the ANC’s partners in the Government of National Unity (GNU), are opposed to the proposed 2% increase in VAT, a move that would see a hike ...

When children are continuously exposed to violence, it can create a subculture of violence that influences not just their school life but their behaviour in the broader community.

Despite resistance from the business community, parts of the private health sector, and political parties in the Government of National Unity, the ANC remains resolute in its commitment to the NHI.