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Therapy or nutrition? Navigating patent protection of functional foods

Thandanani Cwele 5 May 2026

Cruise ship MV Hondius docked at the port in Praia, Cape Verde, with passengers not allowed off the ship, while health authorities investigated suspected hantavirus cases aboard the vessel. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Image credit: Reuters/Stringer TPX Images of the Day

WHO says public risk low as suspected hantavirus delays Cape Verde docking

Olivia Le Poidevin, Toby Sterling, Anthony Deutsch and Charlotte Van Campenhout 5 May 2026

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SA monitors hantavirus case linked to suspected cruise ship outbreak

4 May 2026

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Why do so many African women bleach their skin? Study looks beyond what they tell researchers

Oyenike Balogun 4 May 2026

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SA's first integrated liver transplant and treatment centre opens

Niémah Davids 30 Apr 2026

Protect your circle: Get your flu vaccination now!

Protect your circle: Get your flu vaccination now!

Medshield 30 Apr 2026

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Heidi's AI platform aims to ease South Africa's healthcare burden

29 Apr 2026

We won the war against these diseases, then we stopped showing up

We won the war against these diseases, then we stopped showing up

Medshield 29 Apr 2026

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South Africa introduces first real-time diabetes monitoring dashboard

28 Apr 2026

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Pharma Dynamics launches South Africa’s first generic hormonal IUD

28 Apr 2026

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Living well, every day: The rise of lifestyle-led estates Like Simbithi

28 Apr 2026

South Africa’s hospitals show 'uneven capability' as regulator warns compliance is not enough

South Africa’s hospitals show 'uneven capability' as regulator warns compliance is not enough

Marilyn Keegan, COHSASA 24 Apr 2026

Panado launches Strawberry 5ml sachets for hassle-free paediatric care

Panado launches Strawberry 5ml sachets for hassle-free paediatric care

24 Apr 2026

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Why patients are choosing natural aesthetics over looking younger

24 Apr 2026

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Why do so many African women bleach their skin? Study looks beyond what they tell researchers

Oyenike Balogun 4 May 2026

Biovac's €75m cash injection to boost vaccine production and create jobs

17 Apr 2026

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Hidden costs of medical errors: Landmark case in Uganda spotlights HIV misdiagnosis

Mtho Maphumulo 23 Mar 2026

Clicks recalls kiddies snack after non-pathogenic Listeria detection

Clicks recalls kiddies snack after non-pathogenic Listeria detection

16 Mar 2026

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