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| Unique collaboration to fight TB; neglected diseases In what is claimed to be a unique collaboration, TB Alliance and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) have entered into a cross-disease license agreement to speed development of novel therapies for a range of diseases including TB. 8 Jul 2010 07:27Cervical cancer vaccine approved in SA[Gabi Khumalo] The Medicines Control Council has approved the registration for the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) cervical cancer vaccine, which allows the use of vaccine in South Africa. 26 Feb 2008 16:03Diabetes sufferers in Cote d'Ivoire call for government action on "neglected" diseaseDiabetes patients in Cote d'Ivoire are appealing for help, as a lack of insulin in the country's public pharmacies has put the medicine out of reach for most, adding to the burden diabetics already face in fighting their disease in one of the poorest countries in the world. 6 Sep 2007 11:21Heart and Stroke Foundation of SA South Africans must address risk factors for heart diseaseA common belief is that heart failure and other chronic diseases usually happen to middle aged and older people. However, the influences of risk factors can start before birth and have an impact throughout a person's life. By Marion Scher. 4 Sep 2007 14:23Heart and Stroke Foundation SA Couch potato lifestyle a risk factor for heart disease in South AfricaMost South Africans are couch potatoes and lead a sedentary lifestyle, according to a report released this month entitled ‘Heart Disease in South Africa'. By Marion Scher. 4 Sep 2007 14:20Heart and Stroke Foundation of SA Obesity puts women at risk of heart diseaseFifty six percent of women and 29% of men aged 15 years or older in South Africa are obese, according to a report released this month entitled ‘Heart Disease in South Africa'. By Marion Scher. 4 Sep 2007 14:18Heart and Stroke Foundation of SA South Africans must modify risk factors for heart diseaseA common belief is that heart failure and other chronic diseases usually happen to middle aged and older people. However, the influences of risk factors can start before birth and have an impact throughout a person's life, according to a report released this month entitled ‘Heart Disease in South Africa', by Marion Scher 4 Sep 2007 14:13UK follows Australia's lead on graphic visual warnings on tobacco packagingIn a bid to make the dangers of smoking clearer, the Australian authorities introduced images on tobacco-related products, to graphically show consumers what the affects of smoking can be. Now the United Kingdom has followed suit. 30 Aug 2007 10:41 | Industry news
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