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Minister of Health

Health minister warns of negative impact of 'cost containment' on quality of healthcare services

South Africa

Health minister warns of negative impact of 'cost containment' on quality of healthcare services

By Mark Heywood

National TB Indaba reveals way forward for retaking control of tuberculosis after Covid-19 setbacks

South Africa

National TB Indaba reveals way forward for retaking control of tuberculosis after Covid-19 setbacks

By Norbert Ndjeka and Yogan Pillay

Exclusive: A tale of marijuana charlatans, corruption, collusion and exploitation

Maverick Citizen

Exclusive: A tale of marijuana charlatans, corruption, collusion and exploitation

By Nichol Budds

‘I Am’ movement of SA health workers throws down the gauntlet to health minister and Gauteng premier

South Africa

‘I Am’ movement of SA health workers throws down the gauntlet to health minister and Gauteng premier

By I Am movement

Too much ministerial power for NHI — challenges and options for the portfolio committee

South Africa

Too much ministerial power for NHI — challenges and options for the portfolio committee

By Geetesh Solanki, Stephanie Wild, Judith Cornell and Vishal Brijlal

Fourth wave: There’s light at the end of this tunnel

Maverick Citizen

Fourth wave: There’s light at the end of this tunnel

By Victoria O’Regan

‘We are in uncharted waters — but we will get out of it working together,’ says Health Minister Joe Phaahla

South Africa

‘We are in uncharted waters — but we will get out of it working together,’ says Health Minister Joe Phaahla

By Mark Heywood

Assessing Dr Zweli Mkhize’s time as health minister: What we can learn about health and good governance

Politics

Assessing Dr Zweli Mkhize’s time as health minister: What we can learn about health and good governance

By Marcus Low

Tembisa hospital patient Shonisani Lethole died because of gross negligence, Health Ombudsman finds

South Africa

Tembisa hospital patient Shonisani Lethole died because of gross negligence, Health Ombudsman finds

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Rowdy Khayelitsha NHI public hearing split along party lines

South Africa

Rowdy Khayelitsha NHI public hearing split along party lines

By Elri Voigt and Alicestine October for Spotlight

Spotlight on NHI: Q&A with the head of the NHI office

South Africa

Spotlight on NHI: Q&A with the head of the NHI office

By Marcus Low for Spotlight

Assessing the Motsoaledi years

South Africa

Assessing the Motsoaledi years

By Marcus Low