There are huge problems at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto, the national health department said.
8 Feb 2012 17:02
The South African Dental Association is embarking on a campaign to encourage dentists to stay in SA, saying while there is no surge in emigrations, the high demand for such professionals overseas puts the country at risk of losing its small pool of dentists.
26 Jan 2012 17:39The Gauteng Provincial Government says it has put in place measures to ensure the correct spending of public monies. "We are committed to a clean audit. We are committed to spending resources in a manner we can account for," Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane said yesterday, 23 January 2012.
24 Jan 2012 10:17
[Shelley Harris] Healthcare is a subject that's close to everyone's heart, and both the healthcare sector and consumers alike are always alert to new developments and trends. In recent years, these have included a greater focus on the impact of non-communicable diseases, as well as a clear indication that patients across the board want to be more involved in their treatment.
17 Jan 2012 13:17
The Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) announced the appointment of Dr Dumisani Bomela as the organisation's new CEO on Monday, 5 December.
7 Dec 2011 17:15On the surface, Mediclinic International's rebranding is just that - a branding exercise. However, Mediclinic Southern Africa chief marketing officer Biren Valodia points out that the new brand reflects the global character of Mediclinic better and repositions the group as it differentiates itself from the pack.
18 Nov 2011 15:48The long-term economic benefits of the planned National Health Insurance (NHI) could outweigh the negative effect of possible tax increases, provided that the NHI is implemented efficiently.
7 Nov 2011 12:49With healthcare at a critical juncture in South Africa, the Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) - which represents over 90% of private hospitals in South Africa - has restructured and realigned its strategy and brand.
18 Oct 2011 16:28
Paediatric burns treatment has been given a boost thanks to a R13 million ward upgrade at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital. The ward is the only specialised paediatric burns unit in Africa. The modernised unit was officially opened on September 15.
15 Sep 2011 12:18
New Media has, for a second year running, been awarded and acknowledged by client Mediclinic Southern Africa and its board of management, for delivering outstanding service and dedication in producing the group's quarterly customer magazine
Mediclinic Family.
8 Sep 2011 08:01Melomed Hospital Holdings has announced a visit by a UK trade delegation led by the Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Michael Bear to Melomed Bellville hospital on 6 September 2011, as part of his annual visit to the African continent. The purpose of this visit is to promote relations between local and international business entities.
31 Aug 2011 10:23
Mediclinic has welcomed the National Health Insurance plan proposed by government and says that its private hospitals would remain profitable according to a report published in
Business Report.
23 Aug 2011 08:13
[John Cranke] The complicated and controversial NHI Green Paper, unpacked.
22 Aug 2011 07:57
South Africa's rapidly-changing healthcare industry is creating a level of uncertainty that makes strong leadership and a strong skills base more critical than ever before. High cost structures, technological advances, aggressive healthcare reforms and increasing regulatory and reporting demands are putting increased pressures on already-constrained healthcare staff.
22 Aug 2011 07:50
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