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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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Healthcare, poverty alleviation at the heart of Bill Gates' final philanthropic pushMaroefah Smith

Medical students open SA's first organ donor support unit at Tygerberg Hospital

Medical students open SA's first organ donor support unit at Tygerberg Hospital

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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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SA firms urged to tackle indoor air quality

Lynne Kuter 25 Apr 2024

Recovery School launched to implement wellness solutions

Recovery School launched to implement wellness solutions

25 Apr 2024

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Gauteng Health Department's last-minute decision a shocker

24 Apr 2024

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

Raymond Langa 24 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. The Tri for Life team are Jonty Wright, Gerhard Nieuwoudt, Alexander Van Wyk, and Henri Van Der Westhuizen.

Students’ ‘Life Pod’ project can save up to 100 lives per year

23 Apr 2024

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Kommetjie sees Devmark Property Group progress with Imhoff Manor Retirement Estate development

23 Apr 2024

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Gavi and Unicef welcome approval of new oral cholera vaccine

23 Apr 2024

Unlocking your benefits - Medical aid tax credits and subsidies, by Medshield

Unlocking your benefits - Medical aid tax credits and subsidies, by Medshield

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Navigating prescription medication cover and formulary tiers in South Africa

22 Apr 2024

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Spinal surgery milestone achieved at Cure Day Hospital Foreshore

22 Apr 2024

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Elections 2024: What the major political parties say about a sugar tax

19 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. PN Siyavuya Nolanda, PN Likho Gubelana, Dr Hellmuth Weich, Mr Nathan Yamey, and PN Rita Plaatjies.

Another milestone achieved for Tygerberg Hospital

19 Apr 2024

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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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The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

Raymond Langa 24 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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