South Africa
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Cipla South Africa wins landmark national vaccine tender through 2029
The pharmaceutical company submitted bids across several critical childhood immunisation categories, including the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV10), Rotavirus vaccine, and paediatric Hepatitis B vaccine.
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UCT opens multidisciplinary liver center to improve patient care in South Africa
The liver centre combines several specialties, including hepatobiliary surgery, hepatology, gastroenterology, oncology, and interventional radiology.
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Heidi AI expands to South Africa as clinician-led adoption reshapes healthcare workflows
Globally, Heidi supports more than 2.5 million consultations each week as part of its broader mission to expand healthcare capacity.
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NHLS launches South Africa’s first national diabetes dashboard to enhance real-time patient care
The platform was developed in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Health, National Priority Programmes, and the Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub (DIH).
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Pharma Dynamics launches South Africa’s first generic hormone IUD to increase contraceptive access
The 52mg levonorgestrel IUD offers a clinically equivalent alternative to higher-priced brands and could help reduce one of the biggest barriers to wider use: affordability.
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Netcare Unitas performs South Africa’s first liquid nitrogen bone-freezing surgery
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Jaco Viljoen, who led the operation, said the emotional impact of the conventional treatment plan was clear when he discussed it with the teenager and his family.
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COHSASA Panel calls for total quality management in South Africa’s public hospitals
Speaking at the Hospital Show Conference in Sandton, experts from regulation, academia, and hospital management examined persistent challenges and practical opportunities for reform.
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Biovac secures USD108M for Africa’s first integrated vaccine manufacturing hub
Biovac will construct the new facility at its Cape Town manufacturing site, with completion expected by 2028.
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South Africa’s AI Diagnostics raises USD4.6M to scale AI-powered TB screening
AI Diagnostics developed its Ostium digital stethoscope and AI.TB software to support frontline healthcare providers, including nurses, pharmacists, and community health workers.
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South Africa secures first doses of twice-yearly HIV injectable Lenacapavir
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority officially approved Lenacapavir, branded as Sunlenca, on October 27, 2025, making South Africa the first African country to authorize this innovation.