https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/871.html South Africa news 15 Ethics & Medicolegal news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/871.html en-us Sat, 30 May 2026 03:52:57 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sahpra-clamps-down-on-unregistered-weight-loss-drugs-178026a In a recent collaborative investigation and inspection, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) seized and ordered a recall of unregistered weight-loss drugs manufactured in Pretoria. 1-268428 Tue, 26 May 2026 08:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ethics & Medicolegal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/concourt-declares-sections-of-nha-inconsistent-with-the-constitution-845483a The Department of Health (DoH) says it has noted the Constitutional Court judgment declaring that sections 36 to 40 of the National Health Act 61 of 2003 are inconsistent with the Constitution. 1-268219 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ethics & Medicolegal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/more-than-40-of-capetonians-face-severe-air-pollution-health-risks-514480a A new University of Cape Town study published in the GeoHealth Journal has found that more than 40% of the population in Cape Town is exposed to high or very high levels of air pollution. The study produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution risk across the Cape Town metropolitan area. 1-267496 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ethics & Medicolegal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/recall-notice-boston-scientific-recalls-medical-devices-over-safety-concerns-847453a The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has notified South African health facilities and medical practitioners about a recall of Boston Scientific medical devices. 1-267259 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ethics & Medicolegal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/world-health-day-burnout-and-trump-funding-cuts-jeopardise-south-africa-public-health-gains-403709a This year, healthcare workers worldwide will come together to celebrate World Health Day on 7 April, under the theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science”. The South African Institute for Advancement, Inyathelo, is raising awareness about the sustainability of South Africa’s healthcare non-profit sector and emphasising the importance of prioritising the well-being of the NPO sector as a whole. 1-267065 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ethics & Medicolegal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/meta-and-youtubes-wakeup-call-a-global-warning-south-africa-cannot-ignore-622471a When courts in the United States of America recently found Meta and YouTube liable for addiction-related harms to children, it marked a turning point in how governments are beginning to hold powerful digital platforms accountable. 1-266921 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ethics & Medicolegal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hbos-the-pitt-nails-how-hospital-cyberattacks-create-chaos-endanger-patients-and-disrupt-critical-care-622771a HBO Max’s enormously popular television series “The Pitt” is receiving plaudits for its realistic depiction of the trials and tribulations of health care in an urban emergency room. 1-266721 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ethics & Medicolegal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-cipla-and-firstrand-partnership-is-making-healthcare-accessible-again-288317a The Cipla Foundation’s Sha’p Left initiative has partnered with the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation (FREF) to enhance access to affordable, high-quality primary healthcare in underserved South African communities. The partnership will scale Sha’p Left’s nurse-led clinics across the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng, increasing the number of surgeries from 11 to 61 by the end of 2029. 1-266770 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ethics & Medicolegal 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 Ethics & Medicolegal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hidden-costs-of-medical-errors-landmark-case-in-uganda-spotlights-hiv-misdiagnosis-066465a The High Court of Uganda, sitting at Jinja, delivered a noteworthy judgment in an HIV misdiagnosis and medical negligence case on 18 February 2026. 1-266667 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ethics & Medicolegal South Africa