GSK, GAVI Alliance to supply HPV vaccine to poor countries

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced a new commitment to the GAVI Alliance to supply its cervical cancer vaccine as part of a new long term programme to help protect girls against cervical cancer in the world's poorest countries. To start the program and over the next two years, GSK will supply doses of Cervarix (Human Papillomavirus vaccine [Types 16, 18] (Recombinant, adjuvanted, adsorbed)) to four new GAVI demonstration projects at US$4.60 per dose. 9 May 2013 10:23

Not all cases of gender-based violence reported

[Gabi Khumalo] While there are many cases of gender-based violence (GBV), most of them are not being reported which makes it difficult for government to intervene and end the scourge. 21 Apr 2013 14:16

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Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

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If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

The SpaceStation

Health24 rejuvenated with new website launch

[Issued by The SpaceStation] The Health24 portal has received a relaunch facelift to provide additional editorial tools, multimedia and a focus on interactive elements for users. 4 Mar 2013 10:33

SA on track to improving healthcare

President Jacob Zuma says the funds allocated to healthcare in the national budget show government's commitment to improving the quality of health services provided to all South Africans. 4 Mar 2013 07:16

Special school assemblies to discuss rape

The Department of Basic Education, in partnership with LEAD SA, has announced a major initiative to raise awareness and educate South Africa's 10.2 million learners about rape. 26 Feb 2013 10:27

World Cancer Day: Shifting mind-sets and changing lives

[Laurence Hillman] According to the World Health Organisation, cancer takes the lives of some 7.2 million people each year worldwide. Sadly, many people don't understand the risks or implications of what a cancer diagnosis can have on their lives. 8 Feb 2013 09:32

Cost of cervical cancer vaccinations must come down in SA

Cervical cancer, which affects more women in South Africa than any other cancer and kills 3000 women annually, could largely be prevented by vaccination but the high costs make this unattainable in South Africa. 4 Feb 2013 11:25

Genes and obesity: Fast food is not only culprit in expanding waistlines - DNA is also to blame

Researchers at UCLA say it's not just what you eat that makes those pants tighter - it's also genetics. In a new study, scientists discovered that body-fat responses to a typical fast-food diet are determined in large part by genetic factors, and they have identified several genes they say may control those responses. 1 Feb 2013 08:01

'Pink' tyre fund raises R258,000

Apollo Tyres South Africa and Dunlop Zones countrywide 'pinked up' their stores during October 2012, as part of the Breast Cancer awareness project. Dunlop handed over a cheque for R258,000 late last year to the Breast Health Foundation. 24 Jan 2013 07:42

Trust awards NGO R2-million grant to combat gender-based violence

The 1st for Women Insurance Trust recently awarded NGO, Afrika Tikkun, a grant of R2-million to help break the vicious cycle of violence and abuse and deliver much-needed family support services in Diepsloot through a holistic network of partners. 19 Jan 2013 10:48

Obesity and overeating during menopause together promote breast tumor growth and progression

PHILADELPHIA, USA: Obese women might be able to eliminate their increased risk for postmenopausal breast cancer by taking measures during perimenopause to prevent weight gain and to therapeutically control the metabolic effects of their obesity, according to the results of a preclinical study published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. 13 Dec 2012 16:50

16 Days campaign to end on significant note

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will mark the closing ceremony of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children by launching the National Council Against Gender-Based Violence. 10 Dec 2012 09:51