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How training and recruitment can transform patient safety in South Africa

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South African entrepreneurs win at IATF Healthcare Hackathon

SAHIA to host two landmark health informatics events in October

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Revolutionary anti-HIV injection may redefine SA’s public health response

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Nigerian doctors take up strike action over wages and welfare

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South African entrepreneurs win at IATF Healthcare Hackathon

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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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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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F45's Irma Human on functional fitness, Hyrox prep and run clubs

Maroefah Smith 14 Jul 2025

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Explainer: Menstrual cycle syncing

14 Jul 2025

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Funding crisis threatens progress in fight against HIV/Aids

11 Jul 2025

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#ActForSRHR digital campaign launches

11 Jul 2025

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SA's health leaders are adopting AI at a rapid pace

Dean Wolson 11 Jul 2025

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SA Health to fund HIV/Aids research to fill Pepfar void

10 Jul 2025

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Cultivating a culture of wellness

9 Jul 2025

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9 Jul 2025

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Calls for South Africans to register as stem cell donors

9 Jul 2025

African journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues

African journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues

8 Jul 2025

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Police deployed at health facilities affected by protests

7 Jul 2025

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