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Doctors Without Borders says its aid workers attacked in Sudan

Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber 24 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters.A boy covers his face from smoke as a health worker fumigates against mosquitoes in a residential area, as Sri Lanka tries to curb dengue fever across the island in Colombo, Sri Lanka 12 July, 2023.

WHO warns of dengue risk as global warming pushes cases near historic highs

Emma Farge 21 Jul 2023

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Last day for public comments on food labels

21 Jul 2023

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#HIVToday: Urgent action needed for high incidence among MSM

Hans Croukamp 20 Jul 2023

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Limpopo Central Hospital scheduled for grand opening in 2026

19 Jul 2023

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Stellenbosch medical students use tech to turn the tide on organ donor shortage

12 Jul 2023

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Several initiatives to address pollution of rivers

7 Jul 2023

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AI robots could play future role as companions in care homes

Emma Farge 7 Jul 2023

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Take action to change lives this Mandela Month

3 Jul 2023

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ZEP termination decision invalid and unconstitutional

Hedda Schensema and Taryn York 30 Jun 2023

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Zinc mine injects R14.2m into Namakwa chemotherapy unit

30 Jun 2023

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Tuberculosis risk skyrockets in global prisoners

30 Jun 2023

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Exposed: Audits reveal misuse of R17.5bn in Covid-19 Ters payments

29 Jun 2023

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Banks and WHO launch investment platform to strengthen primary healthcare services

26 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Hans Croukamp, bioLytical Laboratories' chief operating officer.

#HIVToday: The company that's empowering South African youth with rapid HIV self testing

Katja Hamilton 21 Jun 2023

Isabella Makhura, candidate attorney at Adams and Adams

#YouthMonth: Isabella Makhura is a voice for her people

Shan Radcliffe 20 Jun 2023

The Nature Park on the corner of Fenton Road and Pope Street in Salt River was the first garden started by Neighbourhood Gardens. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

Community gardens bloom from vacant lots in Salt River

Matthew Hirsch 15 Jun 2023

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JPMorgan Chase reaches settlement with Jeffrey Epstein victims

12 Jun 2023

Hot 102.7FM's Hot Cares throws weight behind 67 Blankets campaign

Hot 102.7FM's Hot Cares throws weight behind 67 Blankets campaign

HOT 102.7FM 8 Jun 2023

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Mastercard Foundation and IPD bolster the continent's capacity to produce vaccines

5 Jun 2023

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MG Health to triple production amid surging global demand for medical cannabis

5 Jun 2023

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RSSA, GE HealthCare unite; enhance SA cardiac imaging capabilities

31 May 2023

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Genetic medicine divide: Why SA lags behind the rest of the world

Andrew Miller 30 May 2023

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#HIVToday: Licensing of anti-HIV jab ignites hope for millions in Africa

Katja Hamilton 26 May 2023

UN gets $2.4bn in pledges for Horn of Africa aid efforts

Michelle Nichols 26 May 2023

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Make a move to save the planet with Adidas's new sustainability campaign

24 May 2023

Winning NPOs of the inaugural Nedbank Green Economy Competition

Winning NPOs: Nedbank Green Economy Competition 2023

23 May 2023

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BetaLife Health makes headway in Africa with AI-backed blood donations

22 May 2023

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SA receives prestigious ISSA Good Practice Award

18 May 2023

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SA gears up for World Hypertension Day

16 May 2023

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