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African Bioinformatics Institute looks to revolutionise continent’s research, infrastructure

Motsoaledi hails historic Pandemic Pact at G20 Health Summit

Motsoaledi hails historic Pandemic Pact at G20 Health Summit

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How e-commerce is reshaping skincare retail

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Shaking up the status quo with a new kid on the medical aid block

Shaking up the status quo with a new kid on the medical aid block

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The future of medical schemes depends on technology, trust and transformation

The future of medical schemes depends on technology, trust and transformation

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Noakes Foundation to support and fund unconventional research on diet and healthcare

18 Apr 2024

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SA's consumers get as-you-go private healthcare app to fit their busy lifestyles

17 Apr 2024

Natural health products brand, Swanson launches in SA

17 Apr 2024

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Health Dept slammed for favouring Cuban doctors over local talent

16 Apr 2024

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Sahpra issues urgent recall of Benylin Paediatric Syrup over fatal toxicity concerns

15 Apr 2024

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Africa Health 2024 relocates to Cape Town, spotlighting healthcare financing

15 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Themba Hadebe, clinical executive, Bonitas Medical Fund.

Bonitas Medical Fund appoints Themba Hadebe

15 Apr 2024

Dr Samke Ngcobo, mental health advocate and founder of Vocal Mentality

Strategies to maintain your staff's wellness this winter

Dr Samke Ngcobo 12 Apr 2024

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The rise of Ozempic: how surprise discoveries and lizard venom led to a new class of weight-loss drugs

11 Apr 2024

7th Icon Conference looks at the role of multi-disciplinary teams in oncology

7th Icon Conference looks at the role of multi-disciplinary teams in oncology

Icon Oncology 11 Apr 2024

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National health budget cut: What does this mean for the Western Cape?

10 Apr 2024

Nutrition to power up active lifestyles

Nutrition to power up active lifestyles

Association for Dietetics in South Africa 10 Apr 2024

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A huff and a puff: Could nicotine pouches put an end to smoking?

Christina Pitt 10 Apr 2024

Deena Naidoo, group nursing services manager, Lenmed (standing) with from left: Jacqui Stewart, CEO of Cohsasa; Dr Kim Faure project lead: SECURE Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership; Dr Ziyanda Mgugudo-Sello head of unit: Professional Services SA Medical Association and Professor Natalie Schellack, head of the Department of Pharmacology, University of Pretoria, and editor of the South Africa Pharmacy Journal.

Cohsasa’s Conference at Hospital Show a great success!

COHSASA 9 Apr 2024

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Samatu disappointed with health dept's failure to uphold promise to unemployed doctors

Cedric Sihlangu 9 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Holy Rosary pupils with principal Meerholz.

40-day phone-free challenge a boost for teen mental health

9 Apr 2024

Source: @LightUpScience/Twitter. Richard Slayman is seen here with the surgical team at Massachusetts General Hospital who performed his transplant, led by Tatsuo Kawai, MD, PhD and Nahel Elias, MD.

Man survives pig kidney transplant

8 Apr 2024

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SA doctors make up to 40 times more than those in Kenya and Nigeria

Zano Kunene 5 Apr 2024

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New TB skin test could offer cheaper and easier way to detect the disease

Yvette Naudé 5 Apr 2024

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The digital nurse: A solution to South Africa's healthcare challenges

Sandra Sampson 5 Apr 2024

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To tackle poverty, Africa needs welfarist policies and people-centred development - Adesina

4 Apr 2024

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Advocating support for autism awareness and early intervention

4 Apr 2024

PwC study: Africa's food sustainability depends on greener production and waste reduction

PwC study: Africa's food sustainability depends on greener production and waste reduction

3 Apr 2024

World Health Day emphasises human rights' crucial role in cancer risk reduction

World Health Day emphasises human rights' crucial role in cancer risk reduction

CANSA 3 Apr 2024

South Africa needs to accelerate its focus when it comes to addressing mental health issues

South Africa needs to accelerate its focus when it comes to addressing mental health issues

Bullion PR & Communication 3 Apr 2024

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Kenyan doctors strike over pay and training extends into third week

George Obulutsa and Duncan Miriri 3 Apr 2024

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Cape Town's Urban Health Programme: A resilient response to global health challenges

3 Apr 2024

Source: Stefan Els. Pieter Neethling and Christine Steenkamp in the high resolution laser spectroscopy laboratory in the Department of Physics at Stellenbosch University.

Stellenbosch physicists pioneer hi-tech cancer therapy protocol

2 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. In 2023, Debra Mallowah was appointed as Bayer’s first ever female lead in Africa for Crop Science, further reinforcing Bayer’s commitment to building a more equitable and diverse workforce.

Bayer inspires inclusion with launch of 2024 Women Empowerment Awards

2 Apr 2024

Africa unites to bring nuclear nutrition expertise to the continent

Africa unites to bring nuclear nutrition expertise to the continent

North-West University (NWU) 2 Apr 2024

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South Korea: Junior doctors strike amid concerns over low doctor-to-patient ratio

Katja Hamilton 4 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Michael K. Obeng, chief executive officer and founder of Miko Pharma.

Miko Pharma drives $50m investment push to set up pharmaceutical plant in Ghana

29 Feb 2024

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Bayer says to outsource some aspects of pharma business in Africa

Duncan Miriri 31 Jan 2024

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Standard Bank, UnionPay boost African e-commerce

5 Jan 2024

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