Welcome to Medpharm Publications

Medpharm Publications was founded in 1988 and has established itself as the largest medical and pharmaceutical journal publisher in South Africa.

With a publications list of more than ten titles comprising of over fifty journal editions, Medpharm Publications reach more than 40 000 healthcare workers countrywide with printed editions, and has established a global audience with the online editions.

The majority of Medpharm Publications’ journals are associated with professional or scholarly societies and acts as the official South African mouthpiece in the associated discipline. All journals are web-based, most of which are fully peer-reviewed, with five titles accredited by the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to earn research subsidies for academic departments.

As a publisher, passionate about journal publishing, we believe that South African researchers and clinicians can and will make a significant contribution to world medical literature.

Cipla secures vaccine tender across key immunisation categories

Cape Town, May 2026 – Cipla has been awarded a public sector vaccine tender, reaffirming the company’s commitment to strengthening South Africa’s immunisation program through the equitable supply of high quality, affordable vaccines.

Africa CDC and Aspen advance long-term Vaccine Supply Partnership for Africa

Nairobi, Kenya | 12 May 2026 – Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (“Africa CDC”) and Aspen Pharmacare (“Aspen”) are in advanced discussions on a long-term demand and supply alignment framework aimed at strengthening sustainable vaccine manufacturing in Africa.

Call for Article Submissions – WHSA Journal

International Nurses Day 2026 is celebrated on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, marking the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.

Why malaria is catching Gauteng residents off guard

For many South Africans, malaria is still seen as a distant risk, only associated with trips to the Kruger or rural parts of the country, and is widely assumed to be confined to the Lowveld or border regions such as Limpopo and Mpumalanga. However, recent developments show why that perception may be putting Gauteng residents at risk.

Adcock Ingram Critical Care and Olympus Partner to Expand Medical Innovation in Southern Africa

Adcock Ingram Critical Care (AICC), a leading manufacturer and supplier of hospital and critical care products in Southern Africa, and Olympus, a global MedTech company committed to advancing endoscopy-enabled care, are strengthening their focus on improving patient care through a strategic partnership.