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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 SACommunikay

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Nigerian nurses end 7-day 'warning strike'

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WomenCan gathers experts at Wellness Collective Summit

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

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Government extends spaza shop registration amid rising foodborne illness crisis

19 Dec 2024

An educator uses a model of the HIV virus to illustrate a lesson on Aids to youths at a primary health centre in Kobi suburb, Abuja, Nigeria 30 November 2022. Reuters/Afolabi Sotunde/File Photo

New HIV prevention drug could reach poorest countries by 2025, says health official

Jennifer Rigby 18 Dec 2024

An Anopheles stephensi mosquito obtains a blood meal from a human host through its pointed proboscis in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters, 23 November 2015. Reuters/Jim Gathany/CDC/Handout via Reuters/File Photo

Mystery disease identified as severe malaria - DRC health ministry

Yassin Kombi and Anait Miridzhanian 18 Dec 2024

Stay informed about vaccine safety for the well-being of your child, by Medshield

Stay informed about vaccine safety for the well-being of your child, by Medshield

Stone 17 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: Healthcare

#BestofBiz 2024: Healthcare

17 Dec 2024

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Mopo brings 24-hour solar power to Sierra Leone healthcare facilities

10 Dec 2024

Source: Supplied. Nomfundo Vilakazi, Dis-Chem's new HR director.

Dis-Chem's visionary Nomfundo Vilakazi appointed HR director

9 Dec 2024

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WHO sends experts to help Congo diagnose mystery disease

9 Dec 2024

Source: Supplied. Robert Erasmus, managing director of Sanitech.

ISO 22000 accreditation enhances Sanitech's reputation in food safety

6 Dec 2024

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Nationwide crackdown: 200,000 spaza shops targeted in urgent health safety audit

Katja Hamilton 29 Nov 2024

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Tragedy strikes WHO Africa: Leadership transition uncertain

Katja Hamilton 28 Nov 2024

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South Africa declares national disaster as foodborne illnesses rise dramatically

25 Nov 2024

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Child pesticide poisonings a contributing factor of SA’s pending waste crisis, says expert

21 Nov 2024

Pharma’s opportunities to improve access to medicines in LMICs highlight key areas for action

Pharma’s opportunities to improve access to medicines in LMICs highlight key areas for action

Access to Medicine Foundation 20 Nov 2024

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Ramaphosa makes child deaths under 12 notifiable following school poisoning crisis

Katja Hamilton 19 Nov 2024

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Social protection was always meant to be in the plan – where did it all go wrong?

18 Nov 2024

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SA watchdog stresses reporting side effects to make medicines safer

11 Nov 2024

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Africa health body calls on Trump to honour US vaccine pledges

Anait Miridzhanian 8 Nov 2024

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The key role of pharmacy clinics in South Africa's evolving healthcare system

7 Nov 2024

Basic Education works to develop school safety guidelines

Basic Education works to develop school safety guidelines

7 Nov 2024

Source: Ngaa Murombedzi, AHF regional advocacy and policy manager for Southern Africa.

The WHO is nearing a Global Pandemic Agreement - the impact on SA and the Global South

6 Nov 2024

Minister Malatsi continues his crusade to streamline communications by taking on the emergency number situation.

Government moves to make 112 SA's single emergency number

Lindsey Schutters 5 Nov 2024

Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

4 Nov 2024

Community health workers, supported by Nehawu, picketed outside the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Photo: Silver Sibiya/GroundUp

Community health workers picket outside Labour Court

Silver Sibiya 30 Oct 2024

Ster-Kinekor’s Vision Mission assists eye care health across SA

Ster-Kinekor’s Vision Mission assists eye care health across SA

30 Oct 2024

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#WorldStrokeDay: Occupational therapists' key role in rehabilitation of stroke survivors

29 Oct 2024

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Death of 6 Soweto children linked to Terbufos

28 Oct 2024

Conquering the wall: A marathon runner's mental triumph

Conquering the wall: A marathon runner's mental triumph

Vuyani Ndlovu, BET Software 28 Oct 2024

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Another busy day for Africa Health

23 Oct 2024

Advancing healthcare: African solutions headline Africa’s largest medical conference in October

Advancing healthcare: African solutions headline Africa’s largest medical conference in October

Informa Markets 21 Oct 2024

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