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Oxbridge Academy in Stellenbosch not accredited - HPCSA

The Professional Board for Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has warned the public that Oxbridge Academy in Stellenbosch is not accredited by the Professional Board to offer Dental Practice Assistant training.

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Canine vaccinations effective deterrent to rabies in Africa

Yale School of Public Health researchers have found that annual canine vaccination campaigns not only stop the spread of rabies, a potentially deadly disease, but are cost-effective and may actually save money. The research is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Malaria drug combo could help prevent pregnancy complications in lupus patients

Karen N. Peart

An anti-malaria drug combination might be useful in helping to prevent pregnancy complications in women with lupus and the related disorder antiphospholipid syndrome, Yale School of Medicine researchers have found.

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Exhibitions & Events
Jury lined up for Lions Health Awards
The juries for the inaugural Lions Health festival and awards, celebrating creativity in healthcare marketing and communications, have been selected. Read more >>

Medical Aid
Stretch your medical cover over the year

Andrew Edwards

In order not to run out of medical aid benefits before year-end, follow these 10 tips and extend your medical cover. Read more >>

Medical Research
Gates Foundation forms new health partnerships in SA

Tamar Kahn

The Medical Research Council (MRC) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) on Tuesday (21 January) announced two new partnerships with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation aimed at finding new tools to fight HIV‚ tuberculosis (TB) and malaria. Read more >>

Pharmaceutical Companies
Ascendis confirms R400 million investment in acquisitions
After receiving Competition Commission approval, Ascendis Health has acquired 100% of specialist medical company Surgical Innovations and Atka Pharma, an investment of close to R400 million. Read more >>

Pharmaceuticals
Support for reform of the pharmaceutical patent laws
The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) has come out in support of Minister Motsoaledi and the DTI's call for reform on South African medicine patent laws, which are restricting access to affordable healthcare. Read more >>

Public Health
Regular skin check-ups essential in African climate
Protecting one's skin against the harmful rays of the sun only goes halfway against preventing cancer. The other half is doing regular skin checks to ensure one nips any worrying skin issues in the bud early. Read more >>

Chemical threat may make for an unsafe pair of hands
Antibacterial soap and hand wash are everyday hygiene products to which most consumers do not give a second thought. Read more >>


International

EJC launches new website
MAASTRICHT, THE NETHERLANDS: The European Journalism Centre (EJC) has launched a new website, for its Innovation in Development Reporting (IDR) Grant Programme. Read more >>


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Government

Madibeng water supply improved
Government claims to have moved quickly to address the water shortage in Madibeng. Read more >>

SA continues with efforts to secure Korkie's release
Government says it remains committed and continues to explore options that might result in the early and safe release of South African teacher Pierre Korkie, who is being held hostage in Yemen. Read more >>


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