AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBlood Supply Alert: SANBS is warning of a blood shortage as national stocks fall below target, urging urgent donations to protect patients who rely on transfusions. Rabies Risk: South Africa’s rabies deaths have reached 15, with pet owners urged to vaccinate; the public is also reminded you can be exposed without being bitten. Mental Health Care: A new R87m psychiatric unit has opened in Khayelitsha with 30 beds, boosting local access to specialist support. Healthcare Access Gaps: KwaMakutha residents say clinics are too far to reach, calling for mobile clinics for HIV and TB care during the National Dialogue pilot. Women’s Health Focus: A Women’s Health Matters Conference stressed that screening and early detection can catch silent conditions like hypertension, diabetes and cancers before symptoms appear. Pharma & Cancer Treatment: Cipla and China’s Qilu have partnered to license and supply a Keytruda biosimilar (QL2107) in the US, aiming to expand access to biologic cancer therapies. Public Health & Environment: Tshwane marks International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies with an e-waste collection drive, linking cleaner air and safer waste handling to better health outcomes. Industry Customer Experience: NetcarePlus has been ranked top in medical insurance customer experience in the Ask Afrika Orange Index 2026/27 report.
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