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From hosting the world's first human heart transplant to launching Africa's first public-sector robotic surgery programme, the Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) in Cape Town is a testament to South Africa's pioneering medical advancements. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

#SAPHEX2026: Insights into South Africa’s evolving healthcare landscapeChristopher Perumal

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From hosting the world's first human heart transplant to launching Africa's first public-sector robotic surgery programme, the Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) in Cape Town is a testament to South Africa's pioneering medical advancements. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

#SAPHEX2026: Insights into South Africa’s evolving healthcare landscape

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1 Jun 2026

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LeadUP Podcast launches Season 6 with business growth insights from UP alumnus Christopher Williams

University of Pretoria LeadUP Podcast launches Season 6 with business growth insights from UP alumnus Christopher Williams

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How a Covid lockdown phone call sparked a local biotech triumph

Cape Chamber How a Covid lockdown phone call sparked a local biotech triumph

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Africa’s ‘quiet innovation’ and passion for quality offer lessons to the world, panel hears

COHSASA Africa’s ‘quiet innovation’ and passion for quality offer lessons to the world, panel hears

29 May 2026

Cansa marks Cancer Survivors Month by focusing on life beyond treatment

CANSA Cansa marks Cancer Survivors Month by focusing on life beyond treatment

28 May 2026

Icon Conference 2026 to spotlight innovation and the future of cancer care

Icon Oncology Icon Conference 2026 to spotlight innovation and the future of cancer care

28 May 2026

The pharmacy surprise: Why you’re paying extra for prescriptions, and how to avoid it

Medshield The pharmacy surprise: Why you’re paying extra for prescriptions, and how to avoid it

28 May 2026

Caring for your skin in winter: Health conditions and what you need to know

Medshield Caring for your skin in winter: Health conditions and what you need to know

27 May 2026

South African healthcare startup secures R15m to expand access to affordable dental care

Edge Growth South African healthcare startup secures R15m to expand access to affordable dental care

22 May 2026

Global health progress at risk without stronger systems, warns WHO

COHSASA Global health progress at risk without stronger systems, warns WHO

14 May 2026

Medshield activates wellness at the Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk 2026

Medshield Medshield activates wellness at the Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk 2026

12 May 2026

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11 May 2026

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Liberty’s 2025 claims hit R12.63bn — but young adult deaths surge 15%

1 Jun 2026

WHO workers mobilised 4.7 tonnes of essential medical supplies and emergency kits to support the affected regions in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya. Image credit: World Health Organisation/Handout via Reuters

Gates Foundation commits $15m to Ebola response as WHO suspects 900 cases

25 May 2026

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) African Regional Certification Commission declared South Africa polio-free in 2019. Image credit: , Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

NICD detects 2 polio virus strains in Cape Town wastewater

22 May 2026

SA traces Airlink passengers after cruise-linked hantavirus case

SA traces Airlink passengers after cruise-linked hantavirus case

7 May 2026

Protect your circle: Get your flu vaccination now!

Protect your circle: Get your flu vaccination now!

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South Africa introduces first real-time diabetes monitoring dashboard

28 Apr 2026

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

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

COHSASA 23 Apr 2026

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

21 Apr 2026

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Gauteng reports uptick in malaria cases amid regional travel risks

20 Apr 2026

Rooibos tea rituals could enhance focus and reduce anxiety

Rooibos tea rituals could enhance focus and reduce anxiety

20 Apr 2026

Clicks opens 800th pharmacy, strengthening national healthcare access

Clicks opens 800th pharmacy, strengthening national healthcare access

16 Apr 2026

Takealot and Cansa’s cheeky campaign reminds men to “check your package”

Joe Public 16 Apr 2026

Implicated individuals in Life Esidimeni tragedy to be prosecuted

15 Apr 2026

Warning signs emerge as tweens dive into adult skincare products

Dr Judey Pretorius 13 Apr 2026

World Health Day: South Africa's public health gains at risk

7 Apr 2026

Western Cape forensic pathology: 20 years of impact and care

2 Apr 2026

Mining and property leaders to unveil scalable solutions to cut water demand

1 Apr 2026

The future of African healthcare unfolds at WHX 2026

1 Apr 2026

Meta and YouTube’s wakeup call: A global warning South Africa cannot ignore

Faaiza Gangat, Rebecca Matle and Tsholofelo Makhathini 30 Mar 2026

HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care

Jeffrey Tully and Christian Dameff 27 Mar 2026

B-Well mayonnaise is the first to qualify for the Cansa Smart Choice Seal

CANSA 27 Mar 2026

UP researchers innovate handheld detection device that could transform TB screening

University of Pretoria 26 Mar 2026

New Cipla and FirstRand partnership is making healthcare accessible again

25 Mar 2026

Are digital health tools the answer to making cancer screenings more accessible?

24 Mar 2026

Hidden costs of medical errors: Landmark case in Uganda spotlights HIV misdiagnosis

Mtho Maphumulo 23 Mar 2026

Vibrant collaborative study pioneers microbiome-based treatment

20 Mar 2026

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