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'Business Opportunities in Developing Healthcare in Africa' - KPMG panel discussion
A panel discussion on 'Business Opportunities in Developing Healthcare in Africa' will be hosted by KPMG on 18 January 2012 at its Parktown offices. 19 Dec 2011 08:01
Woolworths' virtual store supports World Diabetes Day
Woolworths will once again mark the occasion of World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2011, with a month of activities to help raise awareness of this disease and the important role nutrition plays in helping to control it. As part of these activities, it is launching an online virtual store tour led by dietician, Maryke van Zyl, to help diabetics and their families learn more about making better food choices. 8 Nov 2011 10:22


Access to safe, nutritious food still a luxury
The idea of safe and nutritious food remains a luxury for millions of people who still do not have access to food at all, according to consumer goods group Nestle managing director and chairman, Sullivan O'Carroll. 4 Nov 2011 11:47
From policy to implementation: what next for NHI?
When the Government released its Green Paper on National Health Insurance (NHI), it provided the industry with a broad roadmap to reach the destination of quality healthcare for all South Africans. 19 Oct 2011 08:23
Conference set to bring fresh perspectives to healthcare reform plans
The Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) will hold its annual conference this week in Cape Town from 21-22 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. 14 Sep 2011 10:03


Kids to meet Mr Molar
As part of the activities to raise public understanding of oral health matters during National Oral Health Month - which was launched early last week - the South African Dental Association (SADA) will be hosting a "BrushAlong" for 1001 of the city's vulnerable children at the Johannesburg Zoo, on Saturday 17 September 2011 between 9:30 and 12 noon. 13 Sep 2011 09:58
Hear about Al-Anon and its work
Professionals in the Health, Social services, Education and Human Resources sectors are cordially invited to a breakfast to hear how the Al-Anon Programme helps thousands of relatives and friends of alcoholics cope with the effects of alcoholism. 7 Sep 2011 11:31
Thebe Exhibitions
Living life to the full in retirement
They were born before 1964, but are living full and satisfying lives with interests that include travel, food and fashion. They are money-savvy, techno-able, discerning and smart and also health and body conscious. The first-ever Retirement Expo will be held at the Coca-Cola dome in Johannesburg from 28-30 October 2011. 5 Sep 2011 04:04
Siemens supports Laboratory Medicine Congress 2011
The Laboratory Medicine Congress (LMC) is currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre, 31 August to 4 September 2011, with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics as platinum sponsor of the event. 1 Sep 2011 11:10
Results of medication studies in top medical journals may be misleading to readers
[Enrique Rivero] A UCLA-Harvard study has highlighted three types of confusing outcome measures. Studies about medications published in the most influential medical journals are frequently designed in a way that yields misleading or confusing results, new research suggests. 26 Aug 2011 09:19
Skilled healthcare workers needed to provide first class hospital housekeeping
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
First International Generic Medicines conference in Africa
Cape Town is set to become the first city in Africa to host the 14th Annual International Generic Pharmaceutical Alliance (IGPA) Conference, a premier event for the global generic medicines industry. 17 Aug 2011 12:46
Clicks Pharmacy Conference
The 5th Clicks Pharmacy Conference will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 10-11 August 2011. 5 Aug 2011 13:54
'First Class Hospital Housekeeping' - a 'must attend' OHMC 2011 Workshop
Hospital housekeeping services have a direct influence on the health, comfort and morale of patients, staff and visitors. A top notch hospital housekeeping service can raise sanitation levels, and at the same time reduce man-hours and costs. 4 Jul 2011 10:00

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