South Africa

The platform was developed in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Health, National Priority Programmes, and the Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub (DIH).

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.

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.

Speaking at the Hospital Show Conference in Sandton, experts from regulation, academia, and hospital management examined persistent challenges and practical opportunities for reform.

Biovac will construct the new facility at its Cape Town manufacturing site, with completion expected by 2028.

AI Diagnostics developed its Ostium digital stethoscope and AI.TB software to support frontline healthcare providers, including nurses, pharmacists, and community health workers.

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.

SAT founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr Peter Zilla, alongside co-developers Dr Roman Gottardi and Dr Martin Czerny, confirmed that the results validate the device’s clinical value.

The recall covers Citro-Soda Regular in 60g, 120g, and 4g sachet sizes — specifically batches whose numbers begin with the letter “C.”

Sha’p Left addresses this directly by positioning its nurse-led surgeries in high-traffic, easily accessible locations such as busy taxi ranks, so that patients can receive care quickly and conveniently.