In-depth: SA company gearing up to make API

Posted in: Access to Medicines, Healthcare system, Latest, Science

While various medicines are produced in South Africa, the active pharmaceutical ingredients going into these medicines are mostly still imported. Catherine Tomlinson reports on a local company that is trying to change that – starting with active pharmaceutical ingredients for tuberculosis and COVID-19 medicines.

In-depth: What ever happened to Ketlaphela?

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Government is resuscitating its plans for a state-owned pharmaceutical company and is preparing to announce a new partner in the project. Catherine Tomlinson investigates.

COVID-19: Is South Africa prepared for medicine shortages?

Posted in: Access to Medicines, Healthcare system, Latest

How might COVID-19 exacerbate medicines shortages in South Africa and what measures are in place to mitigate the impact of shortages. Catherine Tomlinson investigates for Spotlight.