
The annual BHF conference is taking place in Cape Town from 14 -17 May 2023. Networking, collaboration and learning about emerging healthcare issues, innovation and industry action, and discussions regarding what’s next.
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Shingles Vaccine Affordability and Its Impact on Public Health in South Africa
Shingles vaccine affordability remains a pressing concern as the recombinant zoster vaccine launches in South Africa. This vaccine delivers substantially higher efficacy and longer protection against herpes zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia than the live attenuated version withdrawn in 2024, yet...

Widespread Barriers to Health Innovation Access in Portugal
Health innovation access in Portugal is widely viewed as inadequate, with 80% of patient associations rating it as reasonable or poor. Only 14% say most relevant innovations reach patients without significant restrictions, according to a Medjournal.pt investigation. The gaps are most acute in ...

Belgium Fast Access Medicines Revolutionize Treatment for IgA Nephropathy
Belgium Fast Access Medicines has moved from policy to practice. Authorities have granted temporary reimbursement to Atrasentan, the first therapy approved under the new Early and Equitable Fast Access procedure, offering quicker hope to patients with IgA nephropathy while anchoring the country’s...