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Source: Centers for Disease Control
Superbug is sneakier than ever
A family of highly drug-resistant and potentially deadly bacteria may be spreading more widely—and more stealthily—than previously thought... read
HPCSA renewal goes live
HPCSA renewal goes live
Healthcare practitioners will be able to renew their registration on the Health Professions Council of South Africa's (HPCSA) new digital portal from 1 March 2017... read
Oxfam East Africa via
Man-made famine declared in South Sudan, thousands face starvation
4.9 million people - more than 40 percent of South Sudan's population - are in need of urgent food, agriculture and nutrition assistance... read
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New FemBioBiz Acceleration Programme to boost women in biosciences
New FemBioBiz Acceleration Programme to boost women in biosciences
An acceleration programme aimed at supporting women in biosciences was launched by the NEPAD Southern Africa Network for Biosciences on Tuesday, 21 February 2017... read
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First group graduates from GE healthymagination Mother and Child Programme
The GE healthymagination Mother and Child Programme recently saw the graduation of its first 14 social entrepreneurs who completed training and mentorship aimed at improving and accelerating maternal and/or child health outcomes in Africa. read
Medical Aid
Life drops co-payment for Bonitas members
Life drops co-payment for Bonitas members
Cost-effective alternatives and sheer member numbers have pressured Life Healthcare into waiving its 30% co-payment for Bonitas Medical Fund members at 14 of its hospitals... read
Medical Technology
Healthcare moves to mitigate cyber risk
Healthcare moves to mitigate cyber risk
The security risks facing the healthcare sector have never before been so broad or so complex... read
Nutrition
Expert tips for a healthier lifestyle
Expert tips for a healthier lifestyle

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa

February is national Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Month, with Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Day celebrated on 22 February... read
Oncology
Source: BIPAI
African partnership launched to fight childhood cancer
A $100m paediatric haematology-oncology treatment network has been created in public-private partnerships between American institutions and the governments of Botswana, Uganda and Malawi... read
Public Health
R17m skills programme to empower youth
R17m skills programme to empower youth
A newly launched R17 million skills programme is expected to enhance the employability of people, especially the youth, from poor backgrounds and those that are referred to as the missing middle... read
Sugar tax must come with an education programme
Sugar tax must come with an education programme
The new tax on SSBs can't stand alone in addressing obesity and related lifestyle diseases, and must form part of an integrated education plan... read
Business
Stassen with 'Blades' - part of the Hero Exhibition that takes place at Open Design.
#DesignMonth: The importance of design education with Suné Stassen

Leigh Andrews

Suné Stassen, festival director for the Open Design Festival, is heavily involved in the country's design education movement. Here, she shares how your business can pick up the baton to take the movement forward... read
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Medical Doctor - Cape Town
COHSASA is looking for a qualified medical doctor to assist them in evaluating compliance of healthcare organisations in Africa with standards for accreditation Read more >>

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#LifeEsidimeni: Almost 800 patients remain in care of 22 NGOs & province prepares to move them to facilities https://t.co/ccdKSOG4rd
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