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SAHIA to host Clinical Coding Symposium in October to advance data-driven healthcare in SA

Healthcare

SAHIA to host Clinical Coding Symposium in October to advance data-driven healthcare in SA

Issued by Communikay 5 Aug 2025

Image credit: Markus Frieauff on Unsplash

NHI

75% of SA's professionals believe that NHI will worsen healthcare

Maroefah Smith 27 Jun 2025

Source: GCIS. President Cyril Ramaphosa at a bilateral meeting with President Karin Keller-Sutter of Switzerland on the margins of the first meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Governors in Cape Town in February 2025.

NHI

Plea for transparency: Ramaphosa to release NHI Bill approval records

8 May 2025

Source: Supplied. Dr. Ricardo Baptista Leite, CEO: HealthAI.

Healthcare

The rise of AI in LMICs: A new era for global healthcare

Ricardo Baptista Leite 17 Mar 2025

Financial Services

Trump's USAID freeze boosts local nurse-led clinics in South African townships

11 Mar 2025

Source: ChatGPT.

NHI

#Sona2025: The NHI takes shape: What’s at stake for medical aids?

Katja Hamilton 7 Feb 2025

Dr Shay Ganesh, Medshield's new CMO.

Healthcare

Medshield names new CMO

28 Jan 2025

There is opportunity for innovation in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, says Medshield’s Kevin Aron

Medical Aid

There is opportunity for innovation in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, says Medshield’s Kevin Aron

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 4 Nov 2024

Source: Josua Joubert, chief executive and principal officer of CompCare.

Healthcare

Imagine signing up for medical aid today and being covered tomorrow!

16 Oct 2024

The reality of South Africa's looming healthcare costs: Medshield's Kevin Aron unpacks the NHI

NHI

The reality of South Africa's looming healthcare costs: Medshield's Kevin Aron unpacks the NHI

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 1 Oct 2024

Unpacking the NHI Act: Medshield’s Kevin Aron explains the changing healthcare landscape

NHI

Unpacking the NHI Act: Medshield’s Kevin Aron explains the changing healthcare landscape

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 20 Sep 2024

NHI

From queues to convenience: how technology is making healthcare more efficient

5 Sep 2024

Public-private collaboration: Could this breakthrough model lead the future of national health?

Oncology

Public-private collaboration: Could this breakthrough model lead the future of national health?

Issued by Icon Oncology 10 Sep 2024

Pre-enrol at South Africa’s leading private higher education institution

Higher Education

Pre-enrol at South Africa’s leading private higher education institution

Issued by Eduvos 2 Sep 2024

Economy

Are we experiencing Ramaphoria 2.0?

Adriaan Pask 23 Aug 2024

NHI

Complementary medicine can get us closer to universal healthcare

Bianca De Canha 23 Jul 2024

Source: Reuters.

NHI

Parliament's opening: GNU's NHI execution a key test for government cohesion

Katja Hamilton 19 Jul 2024

Source: The Rural Healthcare Advocacy Project.

Healthcare

A holistic approach will build a stronger rural healthcare system

12 Jul 2024

Source: @DIRCO_ZA/X

Healthcare

Navigating healthcare reforms in South Africa’s GNU

27 Jun 2024

Source: Reo Botes, managing executive at Essential Employee Benefits.

NHI

The enactment of the NHI Bill should not spark panic or knee-jerk reactions

Reo Botes 26 Jun 2024

Professor Mosa Moshabela appointed UCT's new vice-chancellor

Higher Education

Professor Mosa Moshabela appointed UCT's new vice-chancellor

30 May 2024

Finance

Ramaphosa's NHI Bill triggers South African insurer shares drop

20 May 2024

NHI

Signing the NHI into law is premature and unconstitutional, says Profmed CEO

15 May 2024

Medical aid cover for physical rehabilitation and physical therapy in South Africa, by Medshield

Medical Aid

Medical aid cover for physical rehabilitation and physical therapy in South Africa, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 28 Mar 2024

Taxation & Regulation

NHI monthly cost: Are you prepared to foot the bill?

Katja Hamilton 20 Feb 2024

Eduvos prioritises student wellness with new Universal Healthcare partnership

Higher Education

Eduvos prioritises student wellness with new Universal Healthcare partnership

Issued by Eduvos 19 Feb 2024

NHI

Does NHI spell the end for medical aid and gap cover?

24 Jan 2024

Navigating the future of South African healthcare: A reflection on the NHI Fund and Bill

Education & Training

Navigating the future of South African healthcare: A reflection on the NHI Fund and Bill

Dr Nivisha Parag, Issued by Regent Business School 21 Sep 2023

Healthcare

PPS commits R5m over 5 years to launch PPS Chair in health economics for activist advocacy

23 Aug 2023

The NHI could make South Africa a leader in digitised healthcare

NHI

The NHI could make South Africa a leader in digitised healthcare

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 10 Aug 2023

Covid-19

Phaahla urges Brics nations to maintain vigilance against Covid-19

8 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. Yolandi Esterhuizen, director: product compliance, Sage Africa and Middle East and registered tax practitioner.

Trends

Retirement reform and NHI: Govt makes progress, but hurdles remain

Yolandi Esterhuizen 26 Jun 2023

Source: Reuters.

Healthcare

South Africa pursues universal health cover in face of headwinds

Wendell Roelf 14 Jun 2023

A true inclusive education experience at Carel du Toit Centre on International Day of Education

Early Childhood Development

A true inclusive education experience at Carel du Toit Centre on International Day of Education

Issued by Coronation 30 Jan 2023

NHI

NHI: Implementation headaches loom for health dept

Ndivhuwo Mukwevho 4 Jan 2023

NHI

The NHI's newest generation of reforms are rolling out... but who exactly is in charge?

Katja Hamilton 29 Nov 2022

Medical Aid

The Covid storm may be over, but its impact on the global healthcare sector will be felt for years to come

Katja Hamilton 16 Nov 2022

Image source: atic12 –

NHI

Collaboration is key to sustainably transforming South Africa's healthcare system

Damian McHugh 4 Nov 2022

Is it the end of the road for private medical aids?

Medical Aid

Is it the end of the road for private medical aids?

Katja Hamilton 7 Jul 2022

Healthcare

Reimagining SA's healthcare

6 Jul 2022

Kenya's push for affordable housing is creating opportunities despite barriers

Affordable & Social Housing

Kenya's push for affordable housing is creating opportunities despite barriers

Raphael M. Kieti, Robert W. Rukwaro, Washington H.A. Olima 3 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied. Saul Kornik is seen here receiving the 2022 Innovation City Cape Town's startup of the year award.

Medtech

Kena Health shines as 2022's on-demand startup of the year

Katja Hamilton 9 Jun 2022

Pioneering the Right Care

Oncology

Pioneering the Right Care

Issued by Icon Oncology 31 May 2022

Paymenow adds NetcarePlus and Discovery Health to its value-added service offering

Fintech

Paymenow adds NetcarePlus and Discovery Health to its value-added service offering

16 May 2022