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South African cancer researchers unite to turn knowledge into impact

CANSA South African cancer researchers unite to turn knowledge into impact

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South Africa's digital healthcare shift: Progress, challenges ahead

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11 Aug 2026

Medical scheme pricing is not an affordability crisis

Medihelp Medical scheme pricing is not an affordability crisis

6 Aug 2026

Breast cancer screening in South Africa: Balancing early detection with appropriate care

MANGO-OMC Breast cancer screening in South Africa: Balancing early detection with appropriate care

28 Jul 2026

The role of wellness and mental health in corporate healthcare

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15 Jul 2026

Africa's next healthcare revolution will be driven by African genomics

Eduvos Africa's next healthcare revolution will be driven by African genomics

10 Jul 2026

New internship programme at SU clinics opens doors for aspiring medical receptionists

Stellenbosch University New internship programme at SU clinics opens doors for aspiring medical receptionists

9 Jul 2026

BizTrends2027 | Sponsorship opens for business

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1 Jul 2026

Young UP researchers develop citrus-based supplement to fight diabetes and obesity

University of Pretoria Young UP researchers develop citrus-based supplement to fight diabetes and obesity

30 Jun 2026

Built on care, backed by strength: Medihelp restores solvency and reinforces its commitment to members

Medihelp Built on care, backed by strength: Medihelp restores solvency and reinforces its commitment to members

26 Jun 2026

Before you sign: Make sure you choose the right medical scheme

Medshield Before you sign: Make sure you choose the right medical scheme

17 Jun 2026

Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings expands Busamed Gateway Private Hospital

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Why South African companies can’t ignore menopause anymore

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12 Aug 2026

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Can doomscrolling on Reddit and X deepen depression?

11 Aug 2026

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Netcare to bring risk-detecting German-developed AI tech to SA

7 Aug 2026

Congolese medical workers dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE) carry children tested and cleared of Ebola from Saint Nicholas orphanage, at the Centre Medical Evangelique (CME) within the secured Ebola response zone, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, in Hoho commune of Bunia town, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/File Photo

Fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak to record over 4,000 cases

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Dr Reddy’s Laboratories registers new cancer immunotherapy in South Africa

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New ‘comprehensive’ 220-bed hospital opens in Mpumalanga

5 Aug 2026

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Is the Ariana Grande discourse a concern or public scrutiny?

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Alcohol’s hidden calories: product labels could help fight obesity in South Africa

Siphiwe Dlamini 31 Jul 2026

Beauty ethics isn’t just about ingredients; it’s about consumer trust

Beauty ethics isn’t just about ingredients; it’s about consumer trust

Lynette Hundermark 31 Jul 2026

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“Game-changing” HIV prevention drug reshapes employee benefits

Naseema Ephraim 30 Jul 2026

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New global campaign wants to dispel allure of skin bleaching

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Growthpoint introduces new health and wellness spot on the block

28 Jul 2026

Keeping truckers healthy and aware

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Task team to address KZN rabies outbreak

14 Jun 2012

An emotional view of the smart brain

14 Jun 2012

Researchers determine pathway for origin of most common form of brain, spinal cord tumor

13 Jun 2012

New medical scheme for casuals

Sure Kamhunga 13 Jun 2012

Rabies outbreak under control in Gauteng

13 Jun 2012

Clicks set to launch mobile healthcare

Tamar Kahn 12 Jun 2012

New breakthrough in wound dressing

12 Jun 2012

Doctors called to help in public clinics

Gabi Khumalo 12 Jun 2012

Pricing Commission to be set up

Gabi Khumalo 12 Jun 2012

Cornell research may hold key to multiple sclerosis treatment

11 Jun 2012

Trial of experimental drug combination for advanced stomach, oesophageal cancer launches

8 Jun 2012

KZN tackles maternal deaths

8 Jun 2012

Ancient berry could fight diabetic blindness

8 Jun 2012

Gauteng pays more money to health service providers

7 Jun 2012

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