Reducing child mortality is possible. What remains is the courage to scale what works and to sustain it. If we are serious about ending child stunting by 2030, then we must act accordingly

Tackling the linked issues of obesity and diabetes requires changes in policy, economics and social attitudes

Too often, systems have been designed around protecting profits rather than protecting lives

With visionary leadership, ethical stewardship and strategic collaboration, artificial intelligence can help us leapfrog old limitations and create a more just, prosperous and sustainable society

The Human Rights Commission and legal experts say the Constitution, the National Health Act, the UN Refugee Convention and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights obligate South Africa to provide basic healthcare to all people in its borders

Signed 70 years ago, today’s Constitution was built on it, but not everything has been realised

There is an urgent need to prevent the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard pharmaceuticals

A comprehensive, multi-sector approach would help medical care in emerging countries catch up with those in more established nations

Enabling the use of generics, supporting local businesses and setting up a state pharmaceutical company would boost healthcare

By law, powers and functions are devolved to local government but the ruling Zanu-PF’s ideology is to control municipalities

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

Investment in African-led, context-specific technology such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence is vital

In a changing world order, the continent must make urgent moves to wean itself off handouts

In his 2025 State of the Nation address the president promised improved healthcare access and infrastructure

Ultimately, a vote for Harris is a vote against the extremism and corruption of Trump, but it is not necessarily a vote for a more just or ethical foreign policy

Africa Health Exhibition & Congress is a platform for professional networking, learning from thought leaders, and engaging with healthcare innovation

Fixing the problems in both the public and private health system will help ensure all people in South Africa get quality and healthcare

Failures in infrastructure, maintenance and governance are contributing to maternal and neonatal deaths in the province

Dropping democracy for aspirant autocrats who will put everything in order with a big stick might not be all it’s cracked up to be

The digital solution was designed to inform patients, improve healthcare outcomes and protect doctors