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A historic milestone: WHO-endorsed malaria vaccine now administered across Africa

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JCA drives ISO 13485 compliance for South African medical devices

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Source: Twitter/@Isaac_Herzog. Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed The World Economic Forum's 54th Annual Meeting in Davos last week, calling on world leaders to not forget the hostages taken captive by Hamas gunmen on 7 October 2023. The hostages include both Israelis and Muslims, among them Kfir Bibas who turned one last week. President Herzog is seen here seated at #WEF2024 next to a photo of Kfir Bibas, taken shortly before Bibas was abducted.

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South African health accrediting body is internationally accredited

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Medihelp appoints new principal officer

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