MEDICINES AND RELATED SUBSTANCES AMENDMENT ACT, 2015 (ACT NO. 14 OF 2015

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY BOARD

Notice is hereby given on the appointment of persons as members of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority Board in terms of section 2C (1) of the Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Act, 2015 (Act No. 14 of 2015) for a three - year term of office, expiring on 30 September 2020.

CMScript 8 of 2017: Focus on Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer refers to cancer of the colon and the rectum. The colon is the large intestine and the rectum is the lower part of colon. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and the fourth most common cause of death. It represents 9.4% of all cancers in men and 10.1% of cancers affect- ing women. In South Africa, colon cancer is ranked as the fifth most common type of cancer.

Press release 14 of 2017: CMS releases annual report 2016/17

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), regulator of the medical schemes industry, released its Annual Report for 201 6 - 201 7 today (5th October ) , providing a comprehensive report on the status of the private medical schemes industry in South Africa .

8 th CMS Indaba

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) invites industry stakeholders to the 8 th lndaba where detailed information on the state of the medical schemes industry in 2016 will be shared. Key facts and figures related to the industry based on the CMS Annual Report 2016/17 will be discussed.