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South Africa’s HPV vaccination drive to protect girls from cervical cancer is working – what we know after 10 yearsDorothy Nyemba-Machemedze and Sinead Delany-Moretlwe

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Homegrown AI platform puts African tech on the map

2 Nov 2026

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SA’s medtech market imports rose by 80% to meet rising demand

28 Oct 2026

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Why healthcare costs keep rising - and what businesses can do

Medihelp Why healthcare costs keep rising - and what businesses can do

5 Nov 2026

Strong Men Take Action by putting their health first

CANSA Strong Men Take Action by putting their health first

2 Nov 2026

Good bacteria, broader choice: SA probiotics brands are differentiating their offerings

Insight Survey Good bacteria, broader choice: SA probiotics brands are differentiating their offerings

2 Nov 2026

Skin Renewal is celebrating 21 years and 21 branches

Skin Renewal Skin Renewal is celebrating 21 years and 21 branches

2 Nov 2026

Your skincare products have a limit by design

Skin Renewal Your skincare products have a limit by design

30 Oct 2026

Bizcommunity – where business connects with the companies shaping news

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29 Oct 2026

Biz CVs – make the right impression in the right place

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29 Oct 2026

New choices weigh in: South Africa’s weight management market expands

Insight Survey New choices weigh in: South Africa’s weight management market expands

23 Oct 2026

Breaking barriers to malaria elimination: UP expert to explore research behind new health innovations

University of Pretoria Breaking barriers to malaria elimination: UP expert to explore research behind new health innovations

16 Oct 2026

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MANGO-OMC How early detection shapes life after diagnosis

15 Oct 2026

Preparing South Africa's healthcare workforce for a digital future

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14 Oct 2026

The best medical aid in 2027 should help you stay well

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12 Oct 2026

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South African cancer researchers unite to turn knowledge into impact

South African cancer researchers unite to turn knowledge into impact

CANSA 17 Aug 2026

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Discovery-backed research seeks to end SA’s maternal mortality rate

23 Jul 2026

Professor Mike Sathekge – head of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at UP and Steve Biko Academic Hospital, and president and CEO of NuMeRI – with his Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award at the announcement ceremony at the Brenthurst Library. Image supplied.

Nuclear medicine specialist receives R3m grant to turn tide against breast cancer

14 Jul 2026

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

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

Dr Siva Danaviah, Eduvos 10 Jul 2026

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The Ordinary leads AI beauty rankings as Chanel and other legacy brands lose ground

7 Jul 2026

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No DNA, just RSA: South African TB study sets new global standards

3 Jul 2026

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

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

University of Pretoria 30 Jun 2026

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Women’s health and men’s beauty: Gender shifts are having a moment

Maroefah Smith 25 Jun 2026

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SA scientists make breakthrough in decoding cancer’s most effective survival strategy

Kevin Naidoo 22 Jun 2026

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Court dismisses appeal against matric results publication ruling: What this means for health research

Donrich Thaldar 8 Jun 2026

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Why do so many African women bleach their skin? Study looks beyond what they tell researchers

Oyenike Balogun 4 May 2026

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More than 40% of Capetonians face severe air pollution health risks

21 Apr 2026

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Sibanye-Stillwater and Necsa target next-gen precision cancer therapies with rhodium

17 Apr 2026

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Vibrant collaborative study pioneers microbiome-based treatment

20 Mar 2026

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Kim Kardashian’s new caffeine‑free energy drink relies on paraxanthine – here’s what the science says

Colin Davidson 18 Mar 2026

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Employment and Labour prioritise elimination of silicosis in non-mining sectors

11 Mar 2026

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

4 Mar 2026

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

3 Mar 2026

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Paris Hilton says she has ‘rejection sensitivity dysphoria’ – here’s what it is and how it’s linked to ADHD

Georgia Chronaki 24 Feb 2026

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South African healthcare workers report the highest levels of stress

23 Feb 2026

UKZN's Dr Bawinile Hadebel received the Saul Hertz Young Investigator Award for her PhD work in theranostics cancer treatment. Image supplied.

UKZN's Dr Bawinile Hadebe wins Saul Hertz Award for theranostics cancer research

18 Feb 2026

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Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in popular South African sanitary pads and pantyliners

17 Feb 2026

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Stellenbosch Uni's Erick Strauss to lead next-gen antibiotics research in Africa

12 Feb 2026

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Study shows grim reality of gender-affirming healthcare access in South Africa

9 Feb 2026

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Questions are being raised about microplastics studies – here’s what’s solid science and what isn’t

Michael Richardson and Le Yang 4 Feb 2026

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