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Medshield is committed to building a sustainable healthcare future

Medical Aid

Medshield is committed to building a sustainable healthcare future

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 27 Jun 2025

#YouthMonth: Avian Bell on inclusive, impactful healthcare across Africa

Public Health

#YouthMonth: Avian Bell on inclusive, impactful healthcare across Africa

Maroefah Smith 17 Jun 2025

Quantumed's Avian Bell makes 2025 Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list

Public Health

Quantumed's Avian Bell makes 2025 Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list

9 Jun 2025

Source: Facebook/Baragwanath Academic Hospital.

Healthcare

Inside Baragwanath Hospital: How a linen shortage exposed systemic failures

23 May 2025

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

The future of medicine and wellness unveiled at WHX Cape Town

21 May 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

Healthcare

Government allocates R1.78bn to recruit healthcare professionals

Lucy Raitano and Kevin Buckland 11 Apr 2025

Healthcare

The future of healthcare is here: Embracing innovation for a healthier tomorrow

Asgar Rangoonwala 20 Mar 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

Review of the State of the Nation 2025

Issued by Aluma Capital 7 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied. Bani Kgosana, chief revenue officer at Pragma.

Economy

#Sona2025: How asset management can unlock the potential of SA's R940bn infrastructure plan

10 Feb 2025

Healthcare

The silent crisis: South Africa’s growing battle with OTC and opioid misuse

21 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Jessica Voerman, chief clinical officer at SH Inc. Healthcare.

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Key insights poised to define healthcare in 2025

Jessica Voerman 16 Jan 2025

Image source: Kaboompics.com from

Pharmaceuticals

Celgene to face Tribunal on charges of excessive pricing of cancer drug

17 Dec 2024

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

Advancing healthcare: African solutions headline Africa’s largest medical conference in October

Medtech

Advancing healthcare: African solutions headline Africa’s largest medical conference in October

Issued by Informa Markets 21 Oct 2024

Public Health

The impact of fraud, waste, and abuse on medical-scheme members and strategies for industry reform

15 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Orlando Scott-Cowley, public sector tech and business development manager at AWS.

Medtech

Looking to enhance cybersecurity? Five top tips for leaders in healthcare

11 Oct 2024

Healthcare

Africa Health Congress tackles mental health crisis among healthcare workers

11 Oct 2024

Medtech

AI revolutionises South African healthcare, setting a global benchmark

13 Sep 2024

NHI

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

5 Sep 2024

Cloudy Deliveries wins DHL GIBS Route to Market Challenge 2024

Logistics & Transport

Cloudy Deliveries wins DHL GIBS Route to Market Challenge 2024

5 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Nokuzola Mtshiya, Head: Stakeholder Relations and Business Development, Board of Healthcare Funders.

Financial Services

Shattering ceilings: How women are revolutionising healthcare in SA

29 Aug 2024

NHI

Busa rejects NHI-focused Health Compact, criticises lack of consultation

Katja Hamilton 16 Aug 2024

Strong female leadership will have a positive impact on the South African narrative

Higher Education

Strong female leadership will have a positive impact on the South African narrative

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 13 Aug 2024

Healthcare

Transforming South Africa’s healthcare sector: The essential role of leadership

Ali Hamdulay 6 Aug 2024

NHI

Busa encouraged by Ramaphosa’s commitment to find consensus on NHI

22 Jul 2024

Medtech

KnowBe4 report exposes cybersecurity crisis in healthcare

8 Jul 2024

Source: Climate Change as a Human Rights Risk: A Resource for Health and Education Rights Activists in South Africa.

Healthcare

New Section27 report: Climate change threatens child health and education

20 Jun 2024

Peter Walsh, MD CommsCloud

Telecoms & Networks

Transnational SIMs enable IoT’s potential in Africa

Peter Walsh 10 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Bada Pharasi, chief executive officer of the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa (Ipasa).

Nursing

Our nurses, our future: Addressing the critical issue of sustainability in SA’s healthcare sector

13 May 2024

Intercare Group to celebrate International Nurses Day

Nursing

Intercare Group to celebrate International Nurses Day

Issued by Intercare 10 May 2024

Healthcare

2024 BHF Titanium Award winners

9 May 2024

Healthcare

Africa Health 2024 relocates to Cape Town, spotlighting healthcare financing

15 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Themba Hadebe, clinical executive, Bonitas Medical Fund.

Healthcare

Bonitas Medical Fund appoints Themba Hadebe

15 Apr 2024

Growthpoint Healthcare adds Johannesburg Eye Hospital to its portfolio

Facilities & Property Management

Growthpoint Healthcare adds Johannesburg Eye Hospital to its portfolio

Issued by Catchwords 5 Apr 2024

Don't miss the inaugural Hospital Show at the Sandton Convention Centre!

Hospital Groups

Don't miss the inaugural Hospital Show at the Sandton Convention Centre!

Issued by COHSASA 19 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Viebeg's chief executive officer, Tobias Reiter and chief commercial officer Alex Musyoka.

Healthcare

How one African health tech firm is expanding access to affordable health care in Africa

12 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Tayyibat Mohammed, Nigerian Consul General, United Arab Emirates; Prince Tonye T.J.T Princewill, executive chairman, RivExcel; Buti Al Mulla, chairman of the Board of Directors of Mohamed & Obaid AlMulla Group; Sherif Beshara, group chief executive officer of Mohamed & Obaid AlMulla Group and American Hospital, Dubai; Marwan Al Mulla, general director, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Mohamed Al Mheri, director of Health Tourism, Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

Public Health

American Hospital Dubai and RivExcel expand medical tourism reach

9 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Damian McHugh, executive head: marketing and distribution, Momentum Health Solutions.

NHI

South Africa’s healthcare sector – changed in 2023, renewed in 2024

Damian McHugh 8 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Margot Brews, head of health risk management strategy at Momentum Health Solutions.

Medtech

#BizTrends2024: AI in healthcare - from hype to a game-changing reality

Margot Brews 25 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Aimée Wesso-Roberts, AfroCentric Group.

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Prevention, digital access, and patient-centred care

Aimée Wesso-Roberts 25 Jan 2024

NHI

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

24 Jan 2024

Top hospital show for South Africa 2024

Hospital Groups

Top hospital show for South Africa 2024

Issued by COHSASA 16 Jan 2024

NHI

BUSA and B4SA challenge "unconstitutional" NHI Bill

7 Dec 2023

NHI

Rubber stamping NHI Bill will have damaging consequences for SA for generations

27 Nov 2023

NHI

SAHPC fights back against voting in of NHI Bill, despite objections

27 Nov 2023

NHI

"Business must stop grovelling and realise its power to oppose NHI"

David Ansara 22 Nov 2023