AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGLP-1 Crackdown: SAHPRA and the South African Pharmacy Council raided a Pretoria compounding pharmacy, seizing unregistered injectable weight-loss products and triggering a legal fight—another sign regulators are tightening control as Ozempic-style demand fuels a shadow market. Public Health Watch: Health authorities say hantavirus fears have eased, but seasonal flu activity is rising, with NICD urging early vaccination and extra caution for pregnant women, children, the elderly and people with chronic conditions. Food Safety Court Ruling: A Johannesburg court ordered NHLS and NICD to pay punitive legal costs in the listeriosis class action linked to Tiger Brands, after finding state litigation failed constitutional standards and ordering disclosure of key medical information. Clinic Conditions in Khayelitsha: The ANC says Matthew Goniwe Clinic in Khayelitsha is overcrowded, structurally inadequate and understaffed, raising infection-control and privacy concerns as the DA says renovations are planned. Workplace Wellness Pressure: Life Healthcare’s CEO warns employers are increasingly choosing lower-priced wellness providers over quality, as new entrants and cost pressure reshape occupational health services.
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