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Dr Carrie Minnaar and the modulated electro-hyperthermia device used in the landmark phase III randomised controlled trial at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital through Wits University on locally advanced cervical cancer. Image supplied.

Bringing the HEAT: New women-led foundation boosts SA’s cervical cancer elimination strat

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24 Aug 2026

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Insight Survey Gummies, fizzies and easy formats: SA vitamins and supplements become easier to consume

20 Aug 2026

#Biz25years | To the next 25 years of business communications and conversations

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20 Aug 2026

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Medihelp Doctors going digital

19 Aug 2026

Breaking the silence on vulval cancer

CANSA Breaking the silence on vulval cancer

18 Aug 2026

South African cancer researchers unite to turn knowledge into impact

CANSA South African cancer researchers unite to turn knowledge into impact

17 Aug 2026

South Africa's digital healthcare shift: Progress, challenges ahead

Bullion PR & Communication South Africa's digital healthcare shift: Progress, challenges ahead

11 Aug 2026

Medical scheme pricing is not an affordability crisis

Medihelp Medical scheme pricing is not an affordability crisis

6 Aug 2026

Breast cancer screening in South Africa: Balancing early detection with appropriate care

MANGO-OMC Breast cancer screening in South Africa: Balancing early detection with appropriate care

28 Jul 2026

The role of wellness and mental health in corporate healthcare

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

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Dr Reddy’s Laboratories registers new cancer immunotherapy in South Africa

5 Aug 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

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BizTrends | Discovery Health members live longer, healthier lives, finds HealthReport2026

Maroefah Smith 12 Jun 2026

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

1 Jun 2026

Cansa marks Cancer Survivors Month by focusing on life beyond treatment

Cansa marks Cancer Survivors Month by focusing on life beyond treatment

CANSA 28 May 2026

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

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

Icon Oncology 28 May 2026

Cansa highlights human rights and cancer in the workplace

Cansa highlights human rights and cancer in the workplace

CANSA 5 May 2026

Cansa marks 95 years by expanding care, support and hope

Cansa marks 95 years by expanding care, support and hope

CANSA 23 Apr 2026

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SA hospital pioneers innovative liquid nitrogen cancer treatment

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

24 Mar 2026

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Vincent Pallotti Hospital enhances cancer care with new digital PET-CT scanner

6 Mar 2026

The agreement between Elekta and Nexeva Healthcare Solutions was formalised during the World Health Expo held in Dubai in February 2026. Back row (left to right): Ozgur Temel, head of sub-Saharan Africa at Elekta; Laurent Leksell, chairman of the board, Elekta; Marga Claassen, medical physicist and regional sales manager at Nexeva; Tomas Eliasson, vice chair of the board; Anthony Pedersen, CEO, Icon Healthcare Holdings. Front (seated): Simon Meredith, managing director Nexeva Healthcare Solutions; Feras Al Hassan, VP service and sales operations, Elekta.

Elekta appoints Nexeva Healthcare Solutions as strategic partner in South Africa

Nexeva Health Solutions 3 Mar 2026

Preventing cervical cancer starts early

Preventing cervical cancer starts early

CANSA 27 Feb 2026

Icon Oncology expands its Social and Economic Development Grants Programme in 2026

Icon Oncology expands its Social and Economic Development Grants Programme in 2026

Icon Oncology 26 Feb 2026

Medical staff have complained that their choice of an MRI machine was over-ridden by the Gauteng Health Department. Archive photo: Masego Mafata

Doctors complain about choice of equipment at Gauteng hospital as thousands await cancer scans

Chris Bateman and Raymond Joseph 19 Feb 2026

Cansa is ready to shave or spray your hair for a cause

Cansa is ready to shave or spray your hair for a cause

CANSA 18 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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#Sona2026: Govt to invest in NHI-driven hospital revamp

13 Feb 2026

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World Cancer Day: Discovery Health sees steep increase in cervical cancer registrations

4 Feb 2026

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KFC celebrates Cricket South Africa’s Pink Day with R600,000 donation

3 Feb 2026

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Why SA needs an HIV-responsive, equity-centred cervical cancer elimination strategy

Zwelethu Bashman and Dr Ntombi Sigwebela 26 Jan 2026

Merilynn Steenkamp, Roche Diagnostics. Image supplied.

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month | Roche’s Merilynn Steenkamp: Screening key to elimination

Merilynn Steenkamp 22 Jan 2026

#BestofBiz 2025: Healthcare

#BestofBiz 2025: Healthcare

17 Dec 2025

The Icon Oncology executive team celebrated with the centre's resident oncologists to officially open the Saphire Coast Oncology Centre: From left to right: Akbar Abbas, CFO; Hubert January, CPO; Sherwin Jagarnath, RMB; Dr Waldermar Szpak, Rainbow Oncology Centre; Dr Qhamisa Mbalo and Dr Nontokoza Gina from South Coast Oncology Centre; Andiswa Mjuleka, Bopa Moruo; Anthony Pedersen, CEO Icon Oncology; Simon Meredith, Nexeva Health Solutions and Dr Cindy Aitton, MD Clinical Operations, Icon Oncolo

New oncology centre brings world-class cancer treatment to the South Coast

Icon Oncology 9 Dec 2025

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Jetour partners with Reach For A Dream for 2025 Dream Raffle

26 Nov 2025

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