https://www.bizcommunity.com/Healthcare South Africa Healthcare news 15 Healthcare news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Healthcare en-us Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:26:32 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/demand-for-cheaper-ozempic-options-prompts-compounding-rule-review-292717a South Africa is revising its rules on customising medicines, including sought-after GLP-1 treatments for diabetes and weight loss, health regulators said, warning pharmacies not to act as small-scale manufacturers. 1-272570 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ampath-says-data-breach-claims-of-80-million-patient-records-are-overstated-303808a Pathology service provider Ampath has confirmed a “cybersecurity incident” that compromised certain personal demographic and related administrative information. However, it has cautioned South Africans against claims made by the threat actor ByteToBreach, which MyBroadband reports has claimed responsibility for the breach. 1-272553 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/king-david-mowbray-plans-new-trail-amid-redevelopment-threat-181696a King David Mowbray Golf Club (KDM) has unveiled plans for a new community walking and running trail, reinforcing the value of its green space as Cape Town weighs a controversial redevelopment proposal for the precinct. 1-272548 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/preparing-south-africa-healthcare-workforce-for-a-digital-future-414929a Technology is fundamentally reshaping healthcare, accelerating the shift towards digital innovation, patient-centred care and increasingly complex medical systems. Countries that fail to recognise and respond to this transformation risk falling behind. As healthcare evolves, tertiary education providers face growing pressure to equip future professionals with the skills needed to remain competitive. 1-272545 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/5fm-and-breast-intentions-partner-to-fund-100-lifesaving-mammograms-303838a 5FM is partnering with Breast Intentions for the 2026 Breast Intentions Colour Run, Ampli5d by 5FM, using live broadcasting and a community fitness event to raise funds for 100 mammograms for women in under-resourced communities. 1-272513 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lekker-balls-lekker-life-hollard-daredevil-run-spotlights-mens-health-747272a With just days to go before thousands of participants take to the streets in purple speedos, the 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run is preparing to turn a high-visibility public spectacle into a nationwide conversation about men’s health. 1-272512 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/matrics-urged-to-prioritise-mental-health-as-final-exams-begin-858323a The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has urged matric learners and their families to prioritise mental health and well-being throughout the National Senior Certificate exam period. 1-272509 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dis-chem-cipla-open-nurse-led-clinic-in-underserved-cape-town-community-070935a Dis-Chem and Cipla Foundation have teamed up to take nurse-led primary healthcare to an underserved community in Cape Town. 1-272497 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/silence-isnt-satisfaction-5-ways-leaders-can-build-psychological-safety-in-the-workplace-747662a In recognition of Mental Health Month, Heléne Vermaak, managing director of The Human Edge, is calling on organisations to move beyond basic wellness perks and address a more fundamental question: do employees feel safe enough to speak up when they are struggling? 1-272472 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/children-are-dying-in-pain-because-our-palliative-care-is-so-poor-070985a A child lies dying of cancer in a hospital in Ingwavuma, a remote part of KwaZulu-Natal. Social worker Taryn Bell tries to organise morphine. Without success. The baby dies screaming in pain. 1-272447 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa