the Corporate Social Responsibility community of South Africa

PinkLink launches online breast risk assessment tool

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:29:00 +0200

Set to revolutionise breast cancer awareness and education PinkLink, a breast cancer advocacy organisation is launching the 5 minutes to LIVE initiative. Read full story... | Send to a friend

African business coalitions formalise organisation against HIV/AIDS

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:13:00 +0200

African business coalitions have created the Pan African Business Coalition (PABC) on HIV/AIDS, which aims to facilitate information sharing and knowledge management on issues around HIV/AIDS on the continent. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Competition to raise awareness of diabetes among youth

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:09:00 +0200

A competition is being run to motivate teenagers living with diabetes to share their inspirational stories. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Danone Clover launches ‘Caring for your Children' campaign 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:56:00 +0200

Danone Clover has launched its Danone Clover Kids 'Caring for Our Children' 2008 campaign, making this the fifth successive year in which they has shown their big-hearted support for children with cancer. Read full story... | Send to a friend

More cancer patients to benefit from Moments in Time Trust

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:41:00 +0200

Cancervive Donates R100 000 to The Life After Cancer Cause. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Jabulani the Dreamer

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:38:00 +0200

A new type of Medical Specialist will soon be visiting the wards of hospitals throughout South Africa, dispensing large doses of laughter to the patients, nurses and medical doctors throughout the country. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Netcare recognises SA's nurses in pledge for support

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:38:00 +0200

On Monday, 12 May 2008, millions of nurses all over the world will be celebrating International Nurses' Day. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Innovative programmes bring some relief to over-burdened nursing practitioners

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:50:00 +0200

The extent of the prevailing nursing skills shortage in South Africa remains of grave concern to public and provincial hospitals alike. Medi-Clinic, the second largest private hospital group in the country, is continuously identifying and developing innovative ways in which to address the gaps that have been created by this critical shortage. Read full story... | Send to a friend

UCT awards Health Train pioneer an honorary doctorate

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:28:00 +0200

Dr Lillian Lydia Nomathemba Cingo, will be awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Social Science, honoris causa, from the University of Cape Town, for her outstanding achievements throughout her professional career. Read full story... | Send to a friend

World Asthma Day: Tuesday 6 May

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:23:00 +0200

This year World Asthma Day (WAD), an annual initiative since 2004 which occurs on the first Tuesday in May, is themed ‘You can control your Asthma'. Read full story... | Send to a friend