Non-communicable diseases: Africa must 'spend a lot more'

BERLIN, GERMANY: According to scidev.net, Olive Shisana, CEO of the South African Human Sciences Research Council, said at the World Health Summit in Berlin, Germany that infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, are expected to decline while non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes, will increase in Africa over the coming decades. 4 Nov 2011 11:47

Standard Bank HIV/Aids programme benefits thousands

Standard Bank's HIV/Aids programmes have touched the lives of an estimated 160 000 Standard Bank employees and their families, says Sim Tshabalala, the bank's chief executive. 12 Oct 2010 13:57

Footballers support Comic Relief campaign

African and English footballers have lent their support to a series of public education films produced on behalf of Comic Relief, the UK-based charity, being broadcast across Africa. The series of 10 short films featuring teams or individual players focus on malaria, HIV/AIDS and education. 31 Mar 2010 08:31

SADC ministers mark Malaria Day

[Gabi Khumalo] Johannesburg: Health ministers from countries in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) are expected to convene at Mamfene in Mkhanyakude District, Northern KwaZulu-Natal on Friday, 14 November 2008, to mark international Malaria Day. 11 Nov 2008 12:41

7000 Malawians die of Malaria in 2007

[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi's Health Minister, Khumbo Kachali yesterday disclosed that out of four million malaria cases Malawian hospitals dealt with in 2007, 7000 people lost their lives. 1 Aug 2008 09:40