New findings suggest that popular GLP-1 drugs, widely prescribed for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, may significantly influence a patient’s risk of developing certain cancers. This is mainly for the better. A comprehensive review of medical records has uncovered a compelling link. It found that the use of GLP-1 agonists – such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound –…
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Global Health Crisis and the Threat to NTD Programmes
Millions of life-saving medicines used to combat debilitating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are at risk of being wasted. Stockpiles are expiring in warehouses following the abrupt termination of a major US aid programme. Global health experts have sounded the alarm. They warn that this funding crisis could sabotage years of hard-won progress. Moreover, it could lead to a resurgence of…
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Lack of budget adjustments for health sector raises concerns
In his recent Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana did not adjust allocations for South Africa’s health sector, sparking concerns among activists and trade unions who are apprehensive about the impact this will have on the country’s healthcare system in the upcoming year. Russell Rensburg, director of the Rural Health Advocacy Project, emphasised that the lack…
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Transforming vaccine manufacture in Africa
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is spearheading the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM) to transform Africa’s ability to locally manufacture and procure essential medicines, vaccines, and public health supplies. The mechanism will become operational within the next three to five years. APPM’s goal is to secure sustainable and self-sufficient vaccine production across the continent. This…