The Black Pharmaceutical Industry Association (BPIA) has now joined the increasing criticism directed at the Department of Health. The advocacy group comprises more than 22 black-owned businesses, including manufacturers, wholesalers, and pharmacies. This highlights the important and growing role that Black-owned pharmaceutical companies play in the healthcare sector. It cautions that local suppliers are being severely restricted due to the…
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Pharma Giants Sidelined in R15.5bn HIV Drug Tender
The National Department of Health has awarded its latest three-year antiretroviral (ARV) tender, valued at R15.5 billion. This decision leaves several of South Africa’s largest domestic pharmaceutical manufacturers without a contract. The government’s procurement strategy sidelines pharma giants and sparks a fresh debate. This debate pits aggressive cost-saving measures against its stated goal of bolstering local industrial capacity. The tender…
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RAF CEO Placed on Leave pending SIU Tender Probe
The Road Accident Fund (RAF has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Collins Letsoalo, has been placed on special leave. The RAF CEO’s special leave decision by the RAF board comes as the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) continues its probe into multimillion-rand contracts and tenders. These investigations focus on financial dealings at the embattled fund. A Precautionary Measure during SIU…