Sanofi receives registration for Beyfortus® in South Africa to protect infants against RSV
Sanofi is pleased to share that the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has granted registration for Beyfortus® (nirsevimab), a long-acting monoclonal antibody designed to protect infants against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
Cipla partners with ImmunoACT to launch talicabtagene autoleucel, an anti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers in Africa
Cipla Limited (BSE: 500087; NSE: CIPLA; and hereafter referred to as “Cipla”), through its subsidiary Medpro Pharmaceutica, has entered into an exclusive license and supply agreement with Immunoadoptive Cell Therapy Private Limited (ImmunoACT). Under this partnership, Cipla will commercialize talicabtagene autoleucel, India’s first indigenously developed CAR-T cell therapy, in the Republic of South Africa, Algeria, and Morocco.
The mouth–body connection: Why diabetes and oral health go hand in hand
Every November, National Diabetes Month invites South Africans to take a closer look at one of the country’s most urgent health concerns, and one that’s still growing rapidly. But beyond blood sugar and diet, there’s another piece of the puzzle that often goes unnoticed: the link between oral health and diabetes
Aspen highlights the rising diabetes disease burden
On World Diabetes Day, JSE-listed Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited (“Aspen”), a global multinational specialty pharmaceutical company, continues to highlight the alarming impact of South Africa’s increasing type 2 diabetes burden.
Bonitas and partners drive family health access at Mpumalanga Family Health Day
Access to healthcare is one of South Africa’s most pressing public health challenges, with many families still facing barriers such as long travel distances, overburdened clinics and limited screening opportunities. These realities mean preventable or manageable conditions often go undetected until they become serious.
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A decade of hope and healing: Surgeons for Little Lives marks 10 years of transforming paediatric care
Every day for ten years, Surgeons for Little Lives has stood beside children and families, providing life-saving care and support.
SA’s sugar habits in the spotlight as new guide reveals hidden sugar traps and how to avoid them
Sugar is silently fuelling a national health crisis and most South Africans don’t even know it. With daily sugar intake far exceeding safe limits, Pharma Dynamics and the Heart Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA) have launched a practical, easy-to-follow guide to help the public spot hidden sugars, make smarter food choices and protect their heart health.
Meet the latest viral sensation – Flumune C
Meet the latest viral sensation – Flumune C If you’ve ever stared at the endless wall of effervescents at any pharmacy, desperately Googling “best immune booster for adults” only to come out more confused, you’re not alone. Once a simple place, the immune booster...
The true burden of eczema goes beyond the itch
World Atopic Eczema Day 2025 calls for early intervention, better care, and greater awareness of the hidden toll of atopic dermatitis.
Boehringer Ingelheim and Aspen Pharmacare Announce New Partnership to Bring Treatments Closer to Patients in South Africa
As of September 2025, Aspen Pharmacare will undertake the distribution of selected Boehringer Ingelheim prescription medicines across South Africa. This partnership represents a significant step towards ensuring that more patients gain timely access to the treatments they need, helping improve health outcomes today and for generations to come.
A vaccine wake-up call for South Africa
Time to work together to close vaccine gap putting children and communities at risk
Wound Healing Southern Africa Searching for a New Editor-in-Chief
Sanofi steps up investment in SA healthcare with new leadership and stronger local partnerships
Sanofi has reaffirmed its commitment to South African healthcare with the appointment of two senior leaders and a renewed focus on supporting healthcare professionals, expanding local partnerships, and improving access to essential treatments in key areas such as vaccines, immunology, and rare diseases.
New addition to trusted cough relief range offers convenient support for busy teens this winter
New addition to trusted cough relief range offers convenient support for busy teens this winter With winter in full swing and coughs and colds becoming part of the seasonal routine, Austell Pharmaceuticals is proud to introduce its newest addition to the number 1...
New multivitamin pulls the plug on nutrient waste
New multivitamin pulls the plug on nutrient waste Have you ever wondered what causes that highlighter yellow urine you see after taking a multivitamin? What you are seeing is some of the vitamins you took just hours ago being flushed down the loo. This is exactly the...