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Burundi: MSF opens a centre for obstetrical emergencies in the vast suburb of Bujumbura

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0200

MSF is opening a new Centre for Obstetrical Emergencies in Kabezi today, in the vast province of Bujumbura Rural (with around 780 000 inhabitants), encircling the country's capital. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Cape Town's Somerset Hospital in urgent need of funds

Wed, 28 May 2008 10:30:00 +0200

Cape Town's Somerset Hospital is asking companies to donate upwards of R50 000 towards new equipment for the hospital. Read full story... | Send to a friend

MSF responds to outbreaks of violence in Johannesburg

Tue, 27 May 2008 11:56:00 +0200

MSF is currently providing care for people displaced by xenophobic violence in Johannesburg. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Soul City Institute responds to xenophobia crisis

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:11:00 +0200

It is impossible for South Africa to conduct a business as usual approach in the midst of a crisis. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Reach for a Dream: Sam's message of hope

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:41:00 +0200

While the Reach For A Dream Foundation's twentieth anniversary demonstrates the organisation's enduring significance in bringing some light into the lives of sick children, 21-year old Sam Pretorius is testament to its powerful legacy of inspiration – and finding the impetus to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, like life-threatening illnesses. Read full story... | Send to a friend

WMA news: Physicians call for zero tolerance to female genital mutilation across the world

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:19:00 +0200

Serious concern about the increasing tendency for female genital mutilation (FGM) to be carried out by medical personnel has been expressed by the World Medical Association. Read full story... | Send to a friend

PHANGO news: Patient organisation launches consumer-friendly information tool on medical schemes

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:16:00 +0200

Widespread confusion among consumers about medical scheme options and plans may now be something of the past. Read full story... | Send to a friend