AfroCentric Investment Corporation, a Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed healthcare firm, has announced the sale of its pharmaceutical unit, Activo Health, to Portuguese pharmaceutical giant FHC Group. This sale marks a pivotal shift in AfroCentric’s operational focus. The group is moving away from pharmaceutical manufacturing and marketing. AfroCentric Divests Activo Health In Portfolio Overhaul AfroCentric’s subsidiary, ACT Healthcare Assets, entered into an…
Tag: South Africa
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CMS Industry Report 2024: Medical Schemes Face Financial Strain
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has officially released its CMS Industry Report 2024. This document offers the first fully integrated review of the sector since 2022. It merges critical data on healthcare utilisation with a comprehensive financial assessment. The findings paint a picture of an industry under significant strain. Key pressures include demographic shifts, soaring hospital costs, and a…
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Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention: South Africa’s New Shield
As climate change accelerates the spread of pathogens worldwide, South Africa is positioning itself as a frontline defender of global health security. The nation is significantly enhancing its world-class bio-surveillance capabilities. Central to this strategy is the establishment of a new, high-tech institute: the Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention (IP3) initiative. This collaborative powerhouse is partially funded by the Department of…
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Generic Lenacapavir Manufacturing: SA’s Bold 2027 Strategy
The South African government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to secure the future of HIV prevention. By 2027, the state intends to facilitate generic Lenacapavir manufacturing within its borders. This move aims to address a critical supply deficit of the game-changing, twice-yearly injectable. Lenacapavir (LEN) is a potent pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) agent. It was registered in South Africa in October…
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Mediclinic Restructuring Deal: Remgro and MSC to Split Assets
Investment powerhouse Remgro and Investment Holding Limited (IHL), a subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, have announced plans to restructure their joint interests in Mediclinic Holdings. The two major shareholders issued a cautionary announcement detailing an in-principle, non-binding agreement to divide key geographic assets between them. Under the proposed Mediclinic restructuring deal, Remgro will acquire 100% ownership of Mediclinic Southern…
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HIV Treatment Retention: South Africa’s Plan for 1.1m Patients
South Africa’s globally acclaimed response to the HIV epidemic has hit a critical “stubborn and painful” hurdle. While the nation has made massive strides in diagnosis and viral suppression, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has warned that HIV treatment retention is now the primary threat to the country’s healthcare sustainability. The Department of Health reports that 1.1 million patients stopped attending…
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Illegal weight loss injections: The rising black market crisis
The quest for rapid weight loss in South Africa has birthed a dangerous shadow economy. For many, acquiring potent GLP-1 agonists no longer requires a clinical consultation. Instead, it involves a few WhatsApp messages and a payment to a stranger. This burgeoning trade in illegal weight loss injections highlights a desperate intersection of public health needs and economic barriers. As…
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SA Teen Pregnancy Statistics Reveal 2,103 Births to Girls 10-14
New demographic data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has highlighted a critical area of concern for public health officials and social workers alike. According to the latest SA teen pregnancy statistics, South Africa recorded 2,103 births to girls aged 10-14 in 2024. This data, derived from birth registrations received from the Department of Home Affairs, underscores the persistent…
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AIDS-Related Deaths 2024: The Last Mile
Despite fading from the forefront of the global news cycle, the HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to exact a heavy toll on South Africa’s healthcare system and economy. According to the latest estimates, 53,000 people died of AIDS-related complications in South Africa in 2024. While the country has made commendable strides over the past two decades – most notably by enrolling approximately…
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Medical Scheme Tax Credits: Treasury Resists Reallocation for NHI
A significant policy rift has emerged within the South African government over funding for the National Health Insurance (NHI). This debate concerns the future of medical scheme tax credits. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the NHI Act into law in May 2024, yet Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana remains reluctant to implement the funding mechanisms required by the law. In a recent…
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Long-acting Injectable PrEP: Transforming HIV Strategies
South Africa is currently bracing for the most significant paradigm shift in its HIV response in over a decade. The national health authority has officially approved long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). There are plans to roll it out across the public sector in the coming year. For public health advocates, this development represents a potential turning point for prevention. It…
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Digitisation Drives Netcare’s Growth with a 20.7% in HEPS
Hospital Group Netcare has delivered a robust set of full-year earnings for the year ended 30 September 2025. The group reported a significant 20.7% surge in adjusted headline earnings per share (HEPS) to 137.2 cents, underpinned by resilient demand for private healthcare and the successful execution of its digitisation strategy. Indeed, digitisation is driving Netcare’s growth, contributing significantly to these…