AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMalaria Alert: Gauteng recorded 768 malaria cases and 17 deaths from January to September 2026, a 38.6% rise in cases year on year. Fifteen deaths followed travel in the SADC region, with Mozambique linked to most; health officials urge travellers to take precautions. Diabetes Care: Reports say South Africa’s diabetes targets remain out of reach as patients struggle to access care. Aspen has secured regulatory approval in South Africa and Brazil for generic semaglutide, potentially widening treatment options. Climate Readiness: With El Niño raising concerns about hotter, drier conditions, questions are being asked about whether KwaZulu-Natal clinics are prepared. Health Innovation: A Western Cape 3D-printing initiative has cut waits for spinal braces to 48 hours, while Netcare Greenacres in Gqeberha has installed the country’s first Maquet Corin mobile operating table. Health System: South Africa is pursuing strategic partnerships to strengthen vaccine manufacturing and reduce reliance on imported medicines.
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