A prescription for Gauteng’s health: Generics, state pharma and the power of local – The Mail & Guardian

A prescription for Gauteng’s health: Generics, state pharma and the power of local – The Mail & Guardian

In the heart of Gauteng, where the pulse of South Africa’s healthcare system beats loudest, a quiet revolution is overdue. It’s not about high-tech hospitals or billion-rand budgets. It’s about generics, local pharmaceutical manufacturing and the untapped potential of small businesses. If we’re serious about equitable healthcare, we must rethink how we produce, price and provide medicine. Generics, the unsung heroes Generic medicines are chemica…