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Health Department: Mpox under control, stay vigilant

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Source: National Institute for Communicable Diseases.

Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic

21 Aug 2024

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Emergent to donate 50,000 vaccine doses to address mpox outbreak in Africa

20 Aug 2024

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Sanofi commits to affordable insulin pens for diabetic patients

20 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Charlton Murove, head of research, Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF).

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Busa rejects NHI-focused Health Compact, criticises lack of consultation

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WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency

15 Aug 2024

Source: Reuters. President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Ramaphosa to oversee signing of Presidential Health Compact

13 Aug 2024

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Transforming South Africa’s healthcare sector: The essential role of leadership

Ali Hamdulay 6 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. David Adler, co-founder of Infinity Medical Concierge.

Africa’s first medical concierge service launched

2 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Prof Lucy Gilson, the head of UCT’s Health Policy and Systems Division, was co-awarded the prestigious Virchow Prize in Germany.

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Association for Dietetics in South Africa 30 Jul 2024

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#MandelaMonth: 15 companies unite to transform youth services centre in Alexandra

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Traditional healers: New regulations to provide clarity

John Botha 18 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Echo VanderWal, founder of The Luke Commission, a non-profit organisation focused on delivering healthcare and compassionate aid to rural and underserved communities, primarily in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland).

#SAPICS2024: Transforming healthcare in Eswatini

16 Jul 2024

Source: The Rural Healthcare Advocacy Project.

A holistic approach will build a stronger rural healthcare system

12 Jul 2024

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Judge rules former health MEC can be held criminally liable for 9 Life Esidimeni deaths

Takudzwa Pongweni 11 Jul 2024

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HASA welcomes GNU, commits to healthcare reforms

2 Jul 2024

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Minister Wenger visits Western Cape hospitals, supports healthcare

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Stone 28 Jun 2024

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Navigating healthcare reforms in South Africa’s GNU

27 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Bada Pharasi, chief executive officer of the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa (Ipasa).

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27 Jun 2024

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Stone 25 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Lee Callakoppen, Bonitas Medical Fund; Themba Hadebe, Bonitas Medical Fund; Imtiaz Sooliman, Gift of The Givers; Priya Soma Pillay, University of Pretoria and Hope Mpshe of Kalafong Hospital.

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