AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedicine Access: The Western Cape is seeking urgent national intervention over medicine shortages, while South Africa’s health department is looking for alternative drugs. Health Workforce: The Northern Cape’s only paediatric cancer specialist has left the public sector, citing exhaustion and a lack of essential hospital support. Chronic Care: University of Limpopo researchers have developed a framework to help primary-care services adapt hypertension treatment to climate pressures, including extreme heat and disrupted clinic visits. Infection Risks: Drug-resistant bacteria have been found in the air at a Johannesburg inner-city clinic, raising concerns for patients, especially those with weakened immune systems. HIV Care: AIDS Healthcare Foundation says it now supports more than two million patients across 15 African countries, building on programmes launched in South Africa and Uganda. Health Costs: Reports warn that rising medical-aid costs may put private healthcare beyond reach for more South African families, while the blood service is also appealing for donations as stocks fall below target.
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