South Africa
Medical device market intelligence for South Africa. Regulatory changes, competitor moves, and procurement trends.
Recent signals
The Shang Ring, a novel device for male circumcision, aims to enhance HIV prevention services in Africa.
STERIS Corporation has registered two products under code DZE with the FDA.
The study evaluates the RENASYS TOUCH NPWT system's efficacy in managing various wound types in South Africa.
Since 2000, measles vaccinations in Africa have averted nearly 20 million deaths, but challenges remain.
WHO expands IVD prequalification to include rapid tests for TB diagnosis in vulnerable populations.
The America First Global Health Strategy shifts aid to time-bound health compacts, focusing on self-reliance in Africa.
Home-based care for hypertension is being implemented in rural South Africa to improve patient outcomes.
Refiloe Masekela highlights the impact of the AIDS pandemic on childhood mortality in South Africa before treatment access improved.
Lenacapavir, highly effective against HIV, is priced at $28,200, limiting access in low-income countries.
The BA.3.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is spreading rapidly in the U.S. but shows no increased severity compared to earlier strains.
The US invests $50 million in South Africa's Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project to extract rare earth elements.
In 2024, tuberculosis remains the deadliest infectious disease, with 1.23 million deaths and 10.7 million new cases reported.
HPV vaccination is crucial for cervical cancer elimination in South Africa, requiring data on its impact across HIV statuses.
Linezolid interruption linked to poor outcomes; rechallenge often successful, improving clinical results.
South Africa's two-dose HPV vaccination shows similar effectiveness to three-dose programs in high-income areas.
Aurum Institute's ACCELERATE-1 program resumes TB services for 70,000 people after securing private funding amid USAID cuts.
Biovac has secured $108.3M to build Africa's first fully integrated vaccine production plant.
Halliburton's CEO states the U.S. oil sector is in early recovery, with increased drilling activity expected soon.
70% of people believe at least one divisive health claim, indicating a shift in public trust in health information.
Five priority areas are proposed to enhance diagnostic testing and health security in Africa.