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 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:46:24 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/3d-printed-middle-ear-innovation-earns-tshifularo-top-health-award-740732a Mashudu Tshifularo of the University of Pretoria has received the 2026 Discovery Health Leadership Award in recognition of his contribution to medical innovation and patient care. 1-273162 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-healthcare-costs-keep-rising-and-what-businesses-can-do-639671a Healthcare costs worldwide are rising faster than general inflation, putting pressure on medical schemes, insurers, employers, and households. As healthcare inflation continues to outpace CPI, what can businesses do to help corporate employers to secure real medical scheme value for their staff members? 1-273121 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-hpv-vaccination-drive-to-protect-girls-from-cervical-cancer-is-working-what-we-know-after-10-years-851173a South Africa introduced a vaccination for human papillomavirus (HPV) in public schools in 2014. The programme offered the vaccination to grade 4 girls aged nine years and older. Uptake was high from the start. About 87% of eligible girls received at least one dose during the first year. 1-273079 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-pharmacies-are-key-to-a-clean-bill-of-health-for-sa-communities-851143a By establishing pharmacies in towns and on mine premises, close to where members live and work, South African medical schemes and healthcare providers can deliver more accessible, proactive healthcare to mining communities. 1-273069 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aspen-strikes-r366bn-deal-for-its-menopause-treatment-740042a Aspen Pharmacare announced it will sell the European commercialisation rights and related intellectual property for its women’s health product, Ovestin, to Ennogen Healthcare International for $220m (approximately R3.66bn at the current exchange rate of R16.62 per US Dollar). 1-273052 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/strong-men-take-action-by-putting-their-health-first-184436a The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) launches its Strong Men Take Action campaign this November, encouraging men to note changes in their bodies, and seek medical advice without delay. 1-273038 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/good-bacteria-broader-choice-sa-probiotics-brands-are-differentiating-their-offerings-073325a South Africa’s probiotic supplements market is growing as manufacturers develop products for different health needs and life stages. Alongside traditional capsules, consumers can now find drops, chewables, sprays and other formats, while brands are investing in education and clearer product information to help shoppers navigate their options. 1-273037 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/skin-renewal-is-celebrating-21-years-and-21-branches-417769a Skin Renewal has marked a major milestone with the opening of Skin Renewal Big Bay, its 21st clinic, in the same year the brand celebrates 21 years of transforming skin and confidence. 1-273035 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/homegrown-ai-platform-puts-african-tech-on-the-map-962204a Johannesburg-based BioInformatiCo — a South African-developed AI platform that helps researchers prepare clinical trial databases more quickly — was a runner-up in the 2026 CDISC AI Innovation Challenge. 1-273024 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dis-chem-brings-the-world-of-beauty-to-cape-town-858663a Canal Walk’s centre court buzzed with excitement as Dis-Chem officially opened the third edition of its World of Beauty in Cape Town — which ran until 1 November 2026. 1-272949 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa