Latest medical news, practice updates, and healthcare announcements.
Policy
The Department of Health has released the updated timeline for the NHI rollout, detailing specific milestones for primary care contracting and digital system integration.
Practice Management
The committee is reviewing dispensing-fee structures ahead of the next single exit price cycle, with implications for community pharmacy and private practice.
Regulations
New reporting windows and audit sampling rules will apply from the next CPD cycle, with clearer guidance for practitioners in private practice.
Public Health
Selected districts will expand networked primary care contracting in early 2026, testing referral pathways between public clinics and accredited private practices.
Update
The updated South African guidelines for managing Type 2 diabetes in primary care settings were published in March 2026. This clinical review covers key changes in first-line therapy, glucose monitoring targets, and referral criteria.
Cardiology
Managing hypertension in patients over 75 requires a nuanced approach. This review examines the evidence for treatment thresholds, target blood pressure ranges, and medication selection in the geriatric population.
Neurology
The International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) provides updated diagnostic criteria for migraine. This article reviews the classification, red flags, and evidence-based treatment options.
Oncology
The landscape of immunotherapy for NSCLC continues to evolve rapidly. This article reviews the latest checkpoint inhibitor combinations, biomarker-guided therapy, and management of immune-related adverse events.
Dermatology
Skin complaints account for approximately 15% of primary care consultations. This practical guide covers diagnosis and management of eczema, psoriasis, acne, and common skin infections.
Infectious Diseases
South Africa carries the largest HIV burden globally. This review covers the latest ART guidelines, management of comorbidities, and the role of long-acting injectable antiretrovirals in the local setting.
Public Health
Most upper respiratory tract infections are viral and self-limiting. This CPD article provides evidence-based guidance on when antibiotics are indicated and how to communicate this to patients.
Cardiology
Direct oral anticoagulants have largely replaced warfarin for stroke prevention in non-valvular AF. This review compares efficacy, safety, and practical prescribing considerations.
Practice Management
With the ongoing global opioid crisis, primary care practitioners need effective non-opioid strategies for chronic pain. This article covers pharmacological alternatives, physical therapy, and psychological approaches.
Medical News
Updated screening guidelines from the South African Breast Cancer Consortium address the optimal age to start mammography, screening intervals, and risk-stratified approaches.
Paediatrics
Asthma affects approximately 10% of South African children. This article covers diagnostic challenges in young children, objective testing, and the GINA stepwise management approach.
Infectious Diseases
Molecular diagnostics have revolutionised TB diagnosis. This article reviews Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra, line probe assays, and whole genome sequencing in the South African context.
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