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We talked to experts about their take on a few of the most pressing public health issues this year. (Jay Caboz)

Here’s what’s on South Africa’s 2026 public health agenda

We talked to experts in obesity, tobacco, artificial intelligence, HIV, TB and the NHI to find out what we can expect — and what we can’t — this year

  • Eyaaz
18 min read
Funding cuts will reverse the progress made and weaken health systems.

Africa wins when women’s health is a priority. Here’s why

It is women and girls who will suffer the most from the funding crisis caused by cuts to development aid.

4 min read
Donald Trump criminalised Cuba’s medical brigade and shot down USAid – but Cuba’s biotechnology industry could step in regarding HIV/Aids.

South African-Cuban link: Trump’s targets can help each other

There is an urgent need to build health sovereignty and sustainability to break dependence on donations

7 min read