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New ‘comprehensive’ 220-bed hospital opens in Mpumalanga

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Many elite athletes live with health impacts long after they retire. Should they carry all the costs?

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SA health quality improvement and accreditation company gains international recognition

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SA to deploy healthcare workers to help contain Ebola

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Zuma to lead delegation to World Economic Forum

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