insert_link South AfricaIn S.A, the DA Says Limpopo’s R1 Billion Digital Health Project Lacks Progress In South Africa, the DA in Limpopo says over one-billion-rand has been spent on digitising medical files with no clear end in sight. The party has criticised the provincial Department of Health for the slow progress of the Veritas Digital contract, which has scanned files at only 64 of 523 facilities. The DA’s Lindy Wilson is calling for a review, urging that funds be redirected to address more pressing […] today25 February, 2025
insert_link Health / MedicalShangula Assures Steady ARV Supply Amid US Aid Suspension Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula has reassured the public that Namibia’s antiretroviral supply remains secure despite the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to temporarily halt foreign aid for 90 days. One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus reports that the health ministry’s annual ARV budget of over N$527 million guarantees continued treatment for those living with HIV. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on […] today22 February, 2025
insert_link Health / MedicalSA Medical Association Concerned Over Trump’s PEPFAR Funding Halt The South African Medical Association has expressed concern at US president Donald Trump’s decision to halt funding for foreign sites supported by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, and all other research funding. Pepfar contributes 17-percent of South Africa’s HIV response funding, with the remainder funded through domestic resources and the Global Fund. The association’s chairperson, doctor Mvuyisi Mzukwa, says the abrupt nature of this decision, coupled with its […] today12 February, 2025
