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Tamsin Metelerkamp 9 Sep 2024

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Daily Maverick 9 Sep 2024

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Pharmacists International Federation: Global vaccine supply in the balance

4 Sep 2024

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Transforming heart health: Awareness saves lives

4 Sep 2024

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Food poisoning crisis hits Gauteng's most vulnerable

Katja Hamilton 3 Sep 2024

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Healthcare’s blank cheque safety net pushes up costs

3 Sep 2024

Source: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital CEO, Anita Parbhoo, is the 2024 recipient of the Jakes Gerwel Award in Public Health. Photo supplied by Jeffrey Abrahams.

Anita Parbhoo wins Jakes Gerwel Award

30 Aug 2024

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Aurélien Breton: A champion of patient access to innovation in South Africa

30 Aug 2024

Source: National Institute for Communicable Diseases.

Mpox: No global lockdowns, emphasis on increased education, vigilance, airport screening and monitoring

Katja Hamilton 24 Aug 2024

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Health Department: Mpox under control, stay vigilant

21 Aug 2024

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).

Risk-based Capital models: The key to healthcare scheme sustainability

19 Aug 2024

Celebrate Four Seasons with a Cuppa

Celebrate Four Seasons with a Cuppa

CANSA 19 Aug 2024

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

Katja Hamilton 16 Aug 2024

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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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Celebrating Women's Day: Eco Diva's call for essential self-care

Nicole Sherwin 6 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.

UCT academic scoops prestigious global health award

30 Jul 2024

Advancing equity - breastfeeding support for all

Advancing equity - breastfeeding support for all

Association for Dietetics in South Africa 30 Jul 2024

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

24 Jul 2024

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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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4 ways Medic East Africa is turning the tide on regional health challenges

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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