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World Health Day: South Africa's public health gains at risk

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Members of the Forensic Pathology Service, including long-serving retirees Kevin Jones (third from left) and John Retief (third from right). (Image supplied)

Western Cape forensic pathology: 20 years of impact and care

2 Apr 2026

Source: Supplied. Industry leaders are set to share how they are cutting water demand through reuse and closed-loop systems at Water Security Africa.

Mining and property leaders to unveil scalable solutions to cut water demand

1 Apr 2026

The future of African healthcare unfolds at WHX 2026

The future of African healthcare unfolds at WHX 2026

1 Apr 2026

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Meta and YouTube’s wakeup call: A global warning South Africa cannot ignore

Faaiza Gangat, Rebecca Matle and Tsholofelo Makhathini 30 Mar 2026

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HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care

Jeffrey Tully and Christian Dameff 27 Mar 2026

B-Well mayonnaise is the first to qualify for the Cansa Smart Choice Seal

B-Well mayonnaise is the first to qualify for the Cansa Smart Choice Seal

CANSA 27 Mar 2026

UP researchers innovate handheld detection device that could transform TB screening

UP researchers innovate handheld detection device that could transform TB screening

University of Pretoria 26 Mar 2026

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New Cipla and FirstRand partnership is making healthcare accessible again

25 Mar 2026

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Are digital health tools the answer to making cancer screenings more accessible?

24 Mar 2026

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

Mtho Maphumulo 23 Mar 2026

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Vibrant collaborative study pioneers microbiome-based treatment

20 Mar 2026

The Surgical Assistant: Digital platform eases South African public health specialists' dilemma

The Surgical Assistant: Digital platform eases South African public health specialists' dilemma

17 Mar 2026

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