AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicine Access: Public-clinic shortages of psychiatric drugs are putting people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression at risk of relapse. In Limpopo, an elderly couple are skipping diabetes medication because clinic stockouts and costs strain their pension. Coverage Gap: South Africans face different kinds of underinsurance, from routine care they cannot afford to hospital costs that could wreck household finances. Stats SA found just 14.1% of people had medical aid in 2022/23, while households spent R31.5bn directly on healthcare. Malaria Alert: The NICD says risk remains high in northern KwaZulu-Natal despite low case numbers. Travellers who develop fever, headache or severe tiredness should seek testing promptly and mention their travel history. Blood Supply: SANBS says stocks are below the five-day supply it needs, putting patients including mothers giving birth and people undergoing surgery at risk. It is urging new and regular donors to give blood. Health Data Privacy: Thousands of recorded calls, many involving medical-scheme queries, were exposed online for about two months after a software company misconfigured a server. The recordings are no longer publicly accessible.
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