AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClinic Records Under Threat: A water leak at Khayelitsha’s Town Two Clinic damaged patient folders, raising fresh concerns about how safely medical records are stored and protected. Health System Accountability: A Judicial Conduct Tribunal heard Free State Judge Lepona Lekale has been on diabetes-related sick leave for eight years, while taxpayers also covered costs including a state-subsidised Mercedes and other expenses. HIV Funding Shock: A new study says PEPFAR partners faced restrictions tied to US policy changes, with 77% of funded organisations ordered to limit activities—potentially slowing HIV response efforts. Weight-loss Drug Access: Novo Nordisk will launch a more affordable authorised semaglutide copy in South Africa from 27 July, aiming to expand access for people with type 2 diabetes. Child Illness Incident: Six children were hospitalised after allegedly collapsing following a cooldrink bought from an Ottery spaza shop, prompting urgent public health questions about food safety. Medicines Safety Warning: SAHPRA issued warnings about counterfeit medicines flooding informal markets, urging consumers to stay vigilant.
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