https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/425.html South Africa Gastroenterology news 15 Gastroenterology news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/425.html en-us Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:59:45 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/price-war-in-weight-loss-drugs-heats-up-as-novo-nordisk-reduces-wegovy-prices-622801a Novo Nordisk local executives said it is cutting South African prices for its weight-loss drug Wegovy for a second time since its launch in August, pointing to fierce competition in a market led by rival Eli Lilly. 1-266801 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sahpra-recalls-citro-soda-over-contamination-fears-at-adcock-ingram-johannesburg-plant-733832a The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has recalled specific batches of Citro-Soda Regular, following the discovery of potential contamination risks at the Adcock Ingram manufacturing facility in Clayville, Johannesburg. 1-266762 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/clicks-recalls-kiddies-snack-after-non-pathogenic-listeria-detection-622531a Health and wellness retailer Clicks has recalled one of its kids' nutritional products, Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g. Affecting 1,152 units — of which 348 have been sold and the remaining 804 removed from shelves — the batch tested positive for non-pathogenic Listeria contamination. 1-266451 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aspen-pharmacare-to-capitalise-on-glp-1-demand-in-sub-saharan-africa-844843a Aspen Pharmacare aims to secure sub‑Saharan African approval for Eli Lilly's blockbuster weight‑loss drug Mounjaro as early as this year, its CEO said, capitalising on soaring regional demand for obesity treatments. 1-266169 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-5-major-trends-influencing-the-future-of-wellness-955254a What will wellness look like in the next five years? Will more brands embrace the idea of going outside and touching grass? How will mental health treatments integrate with artificial intelligence (AI)? All of this and more was unpacked in Spate and the Future Snoops' (FS) "The Future of Wellness — A Five-Year Forecast" webinar recently. 1-266064 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-caregivers-urged-to-stop-use-of-recalled-nestle-nan-950034a Following the National Consumer Commission recall notice, the Department of Health is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the affected Nestlé NAN products. 1-264704 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2025-healthcare-849473a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2025 lists across all our industries, featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most-read content on Bizcommunity's Healthcare site over the past year below. 1-264279 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/who-releases-global-glp-1-guidelines-for-treating-obesity-396138a The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a guideline on the use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies for treating obesity as a chronic disease. In September 2025, the WHO added GLP-1 therapies to its Essential Medicines List for the management of type 2 diabetes in high-risk groups. 1-263913 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/explainer-glp-1s-and-weight-management-407429a South Africa is facing a significant weight problem. Statistics indicate that nearly one-third of men and about two-thirds of women in the country are classified as obese. With the increasing availability of GLP-1 medications, there is hope for effective weight management for suitable patients. 1-263145 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/flavourings-in-south-african-baby-food-could-pose-health-risk-finds-new-stellies-study-282637a Packaged foods meant for babies and young children in South Africa could potentially harm their eating habits and overall health. Researchers at Stellenbosch University believe that commercial complementary foods (CCFs) need to be re-evaluated and that labelling regulations must be properly enforced. 1-262620 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa