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In many regions, human–water systems are already in a post-crisis state of failure. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Traces of ARVs in drinking water ‘harmless’ but can affect health over time

Pharmaceutical contaminants in water are a growing risk, warns the Water Research Commission

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
Local pharmaceutical production would help insulation against external shocks, which hurts vulnerable people the most.

US aid cuts: Africa must make its own medicine

Donald Trump’s funding freeze underlines that South Africa needs to prioritise the development of its pharmaceutical manufacturing sector

5 min read