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Tag: Healthcare Law

  • Certificate Of Need Ruling: ConCourt Strikes Down DoH Powers

    South Africa’s certificate of need ruling has landed a major setback for government plans to direct where health services can operate. The Constitutional Court has declared the “certificate of need” provisions in the National Health Act unconstitutional. The decision ends a long legal fight that has run for more than two decades. The unanimous ruling confirms a 2024 Pretoria High…

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  • Life Esidimeni Criminal Trials: NPA To Prosecute Health Officials

    The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed it will officially launch criminal proceedings against officials linked to the Life Esidimeni tragedy. This landmark decision marks a significant turning point in a long-running quest for accountability within the South African healthcare sector. Formal Charges Following Systemic Failures NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago announced on Monday that the state will pursue charges including…

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  • HHS Restructuring Plan Blocked by Federal Court

    A US Federal Appeals Court has maintained a block on the Trump administration’s ambitious and controversial plan to overhaul the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This move would have resulted in 10,000 job losses. Additionally, it would have caused a significant restructuring of key public health agencies. A three-judge panel of the Boston-based 1st US Circuit Court of…

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