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Diphtheria outbreak in Somalia worsens with vaccine shortages

19 Aug 2025

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Why women's health is key to economic success in South Africa

15 Aug 2025

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Stellenbosch Uni study finds strong link between alcohol use and residential fires in Cape Town

13 Aug 2025

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Matshepo Msibi named CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities South Africa

11 Aug 2025

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Gates Foundation leads charge into women’s health with unprecedented $2.5bn fund

8 Aug 2025

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The global health system can build back better after US aid cuts – here’s how

Jonathan E. Cohen 8 Aug 2025

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Health experts urge bold action on harm reduction in South Africa's wellness landscape

7 Aug 2025

SAHIA to host Clinical Coding Symposium in October to advance data-driven healthcare in SA

SAHIA to host Clinical Coding Symposium in October to advance data-driven healthcare in SA

Communikay 5 Aug 2025

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Repairs to crumbling clinic delayed

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WomenCan gathers experts at Wellness Collective Summit

4 Aug 2025

Source: Dean Macpherson at the 2024 signing of the historic Durban Declaration between the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, SA Police Service, Treasury_RSA and cidb_sa at the #NCS2024, which committed to put an end to disruptions at construction sites once and for all.

Fraudulent oxygen plant tender under scrutiny as PwC report drops

1 Aug 2025

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AstraZeneca enters rare disease care in South Africa

31 Jul 2025

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SA Mastercard holders can get discounted virtual health

31 Jul 2025

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Nigerian nurses go on 7-day 'warning' strike

Ben Ezeamalu 31 Jul 2025

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App-side manner: Why SA prefers telemedicine services

30 Jul 2025

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Court showdown on whether prisons must provide gender-affirming healthcare

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 29 Jul 2025

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AI chatbots can boost public health in Africa – why language inclusion matters

Songbo Hu, Anna Barford and Anna Korhonen 29 Jul 2025

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#WorldHepatitisDay: Why hepatitis testing must be prioritised in SA

Merilynn Steenkamp 28 Jul 2025

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TB is like “devastating slavery” - Health Minister

25 Jul 2025

Nonkolelo Jijingubo’s husband died of TB in 2009 while working at Beatrix Gold Mine in the Free State. Despite lodging her claim in 2021, she is yet to receive payment. Photo supplied

Huge delays in payouts to miners with silicosis and TB

Sipokazi Fokazi 25 Jul 2025

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Why sleep is crucial to unlocking athletic performance

24 Jul 2025

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Unicef, World Bank join forces with SA for pandemic readiness

22 Jul 2025

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Empowerment through exercise: Ugandan women fight obesity

21 Jul 2025

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Eastern Cape floods cause R5bn in damage – health facilities among worst hit

18 Jul 2025

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Govt launches Mpox vaccination drive following more cases

17 Jul 2025

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Mandela Day challenge: Ensure healthcare dignity for all

Tania Joffe 17 Jul 2025

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Resilient, equitable healthcare demands smart integration

Dr Katlego Mothudi 16 Jul 2025

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EMS shortages will cause medical malpractice claims

16 Jul 2025

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Collab honours Nelson Mandela with charitable robotic surgeries

15 Jul 2025

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