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A health worker is dressed up in personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Evangelical Medical Centre as agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere

CEPI's $60m speeds up race to develop Ebola Bundibugyo vaccineJennifer Rigby, Mariam Sunny and Julie Steenhuysen

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HIV in South Africa: why rolling out a groundbreaking new shot will miss a critical group of menPaul Bowen and Rajen Govender

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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A health worker is dressed up in personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Evangelical Medical Centre as agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere

CEPI's $60m speeds up race to develop Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine

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South Africa's youth can lead the charge against GBV if they are empowered and informed

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Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic to pioneer South African sleep research and treat sleep disorders

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Nicci Boutiques is donating 10% of proceeds to PinkDrive during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Nicci Boutiques is donating 10% of proceeds to PinkDrive during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2 Oct 2023

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Gauteng's plans to roll out state-owned bank and pharmaceutical company

29 Sep 2023

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Exodus of SA doctors and nurses places more responsibility on pharmacists

29 Sep 2023

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RCL Foods culls 410,000 chickens amid bird flu outbreak

Nelson Banya 29 Sep 2023

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South African poultry industry in crisis: Urgent appeal for importation of HPAI vaccines

29 Sep 2023

Impact of breast cancer on mental health

Impact of breast cancer on mental health

CANSA 29 Sep 2023

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Momentum Health Solutions unveils 2024 healthcare plans

28 Sep 2023

Clover partners with PinkDrive to drive breast cancer awareness

Clover partners with PinkDrive to drive breast cancer awareness

28 Sep 2023

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Biovac and EuBiologics partner for meningitis vaccine tech transfer

28 Sep 2023

Allegra transforms retail dispensing at Johannesburg Surgical Hospital

Allegra transforms retail dispensing at Johannesburg Surgical Hospital

Allegra 28 Sep 2023

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Latest stats spark urgent $45m long Covid response

27 Sep 2023

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First aid non-profit leads the pack in digital CSI strategy

26 Sep 2023

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Panda's mental health rewards programme is here

22 Sep 2023

Navigating the future of South African healthcare: A reflection on the NHI Fund and Bill

Navigating the future of South African healthcare: A reflection on the NHI Fund and Bill

Dr Nivisha Parag, Regent Business School 21 Sep 2023

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More bullying? J&J will be investigated for high TB drug prices and abuse of patent laws

Mia Malan 21 Sep 2023

How to alleviate the financial pressure of skyrocketing medical co-payments

How to alleviate the financial pressure of skyrocketing medical co-payments

Brian Harris 21 Sep 2023

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South Africa remains Nipah-free as virus claims lives in India

21 Sep 2023

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Novo Nordisk contracts Aspen to produce insulin for Africa

Maggie Fick 20 Sep 2023

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Primary health insurance steps in as employer-subsidised medical scheme membership declines

Cornel Schoeman 20 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Tygerberg Hospital has exceeded its life expectancy by two decades hence the need for a new Central Hospital in the Western Cape.

Western Cape's new Central hospital unveiled with focus on academic services

Katja Hamilton 19 Sep 2023

Motherhood and money: Zoie Health and Franc explore the finer points of Momconomics

Motherhood and money: Zoie Health and Franc explore the finer points of Momconomics

JNPR 19 Sep 2023

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Only with both the private and public sectors working together will NHI succeed

19 Sep 2023

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For minorities, biased AI algorithms can damage almost every part of life

Arshin Adib-Moghaddam 18 Sep 2023

Source: Professor Kogie Naidoo has been elected as a Fellow of the prestigious Royal Society in South Africa (RSSAf).

Renowned TB scientist elected Fellow, Royal Society South Africa

18 Sep 2023

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South Africa, Germany sign agreement for vaccine production

15 Sep 2023

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IPG Health partners with Fine, expanding Africa presence

15 Sep 2023

MomConnect celebrates 9 years of transforming maternal health and unveils new symptom-check feature

MomConnect celebrates 9 years of transforming maternal health and unveils new symptom-check feature

A Better World Network 15 Sep 2023

Clicks, Gift of the Givers partner to keep girl learners in school

Clicks, Gift of the Givers partner to keep girl learners in school

14 Sep 2023

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Biovac and EuBiologics partner for meningitis vaccine tech transfer

28 Sep 2023

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Novo Nordisk contracts Aspen to produce insulin for Africa

Maggie Fick 20 Sep 2023

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IPG Health partners with Fine, expanding Africa presence

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