Modern medicine has never been more advanced. Artificial intelligence assists diagnosis, robotic surgery improves precision, and breakthrough medications continue to transform once-fatal illnesses into manageable conditions. Yet despite these advances, healthcare systems across the world continue to struggle with preventable…
The Constitutional Cost of South Africa’s NHI Gamble Long before the first NHI card is issued, taxpayers may already be funding the most expensive part of the project: the constitutional fight over whether it can legally exist at all. South…
Why language accessibility matters from medical school to Continuing Medical Education Imagine sitting in a lecture about a complex disease process. The slides are dense, the speaker moves quickly, and unfamiliar terminology fills the screen. Now imagine that the lecture…
Telehealth has moved from being a convenience to an essential part of modern healthcare delivery. When implemented thoughtfully, it can improve access, continuity of care, and patient satisfaction—without compromising clinical quality or professionalism. The key is to approach virtual care…
Speakers at last Thursday night’s webinar on the topic of the Covid-19 vaccination rollout in SA included Professor Barry Jacobson, head of Clinical Haematology at the NICD and Professor Ian Sanne, whose immense efforts in collaboration with the Sisonke protocol…
A year and a half ago, nobody would have imagined a scenario in which every aspect of our lives would be changed forever. Devastating as the Covid-19 pandemic has been however, it has also arguably also been a catalyst for…
