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South Africa’s hospitals show 'uneven capability' as regulator warns compliance is not enough

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Leadership, transparency and culture shifts are key to improving public sector healthcare quality

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Experts dispel fears over hormone disruptors in South African pads and pantyliners

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The kids are alright: African youth outshine global peers in mental health survey

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South African healthcare workers report the highest levels of stress

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