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Oncology

BizTrends | Discovery Health members live longer, healthier lives, finds HealthReport2026

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Cansa marks Cancer Survivors Month by focusing on life beyond treatment

Oncology

Cansa marks Cancer Survivors Month by focusing on life beyond treatment

Issued by CANSA 28 May 2026

Icon Conference 2026 to spotlight innovation and the future of cancer care

Oncology

Icon Conference 2026 to spotlight innovation and the future of cancer care

Issued by Icon Oncology 28 May 2026

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

Public Health

Western Cape forensic pathology: 20 years of impact and care

2 Apr 2026

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Medtech

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

24 Mar 2026

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

Medtech

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

17 Mar 2026

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital gets major upgrade after R9.5m FirstRand donation

Public Health

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital gets major upgrade after R9.5m FirstRand donation

9 Mar 2026

Vincent Pallotti Hospital enhances cancer care with new digital PET-CT scanner

Medtech

Vincent Pallotti Hospital enhances cancer care with new digital PET-CT scanner

6 Mar 2026

The agreement between Elekta and Nexeva Healthcare Solutions was formalised during the World Health Expo held in Dubai in February 2026.
Back row (left to right): Ozgur Temel, head of sub-Saharan Africa at Elekta; Laurent Leksell, chairman of the board, Elekta; Marga Claassen, medical physicist and regional sales manager at Nexeva; Tomas Eliasson, vice chair of the board; Anthony Pedersen, CEO, Icon Healthcare Holdings.
Front (seated): Simon Meredith, managing director Nexeva Healthcare Solutions; Feras Al Hassan, VP service and sales operations, Elekta.

Oncology

Elekta appoints Nexeva Healthcare Solutions as strategic partner in South Africa

Issued by Nexeva Health Solutions 3 Mar 2026

Icon Oncology expands its Social and Economic Development Grants Programme in 2026

Oncology

Icon Oncology expands its Social and Economic Development Grants Programme in 2026

Issued by Icon Oncology 26 Feb 2026

Cansa is ready to shave or spray your hair for a cause

Oncology

Cansa is ready to shave or spray your hair for a cause

Issued by CANSA 18 Feb 2026

UKZN's Dr Bawinile Hadebe wins Saul Hertz Award for theranostics cancer research

Medical Research

UKZN's Dr Bawinile Hadebe wins Saul Hertz Award for theranostics cancer research

18 Feb 2026

World Cancer Day: Discovery Health sees steep increase in cervical cancer registrations

Oncology

World Cancer Day: Discovery Health sees steep increase in cervical cancer registrations

4 Feb 2026

Why palliative professionals are the hidden specialists in cancer care

Palliative care

Why palliative professionals are the hidden specialists in cancer care

Issued by MANGO-OMC 26 Jan 2026

New oncology centre brings world-class cancer treatment to the South Coast

Oncology

New oncology centre brings world-class cancer treatment to the South Coast

Issued by Icon Oncology 9 Dec 2025

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

South African women in STEM celebrated at the 2025 L'Oréal-Unesco For Women in Science Awards

27 Oct 2025

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Oncology

SA unites with gold ribbons to spotlight childhood cancer

16 Sep 2025

Wilgers Oncology Centre unveils advanced radiotherapy technology to elevate cancer care in Pretoria

Oncology

Wilgers Oncology Centre unveils advanced radiotherapy technology to elevate cancer care in Pretoria

Issued by Icon Oncology 18 Aug 2025

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Oncology

University of Free State adopts AI cancer treatment planning

7 Aug 2025

Building resilient economies begins with healthy women

Women's Health

Building resilient economies begins with healthy women

Issued by CANSA 6 Aug 2025

Image credit: Mia Petkovic on Dupe Photos

Natural Medicine

WomenCan gathers experts at Wellness Collective Summit

4 Aug 2025

Tuberculosis

TB is like “devastating slavery” - Health Minister

25 Jul 2025

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Women's Health

Project Flamingo's push for breast cancer care

25 Jul 2025

Beneficiaries selected for 2025 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa

ESG

Beneficiaries selected for 2025 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa

Issued by Algoa FM 15 Jul 2025

City Lodge Hotels raises nearly R30k for Cansa

Hospitality

City Lodge Hotels raises nearly R30k for Cansa

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 1 Jul 2025

Springbok breaking ground 2025

Oncology

Springbok breaking ground 2025

Issued by Icon Oncology 20 May 2025

Investing in cancer care for all South Africans

Oncology

Investing in cancer care for all South Africans

Issued by Icon Oncology 13 Mar 2025

Fearless hair to show you care: Cansa Shavathon 2025 launches 1 March

Oncology

Fearless hair to show you care: Cansa Shavathon 2025 launches 1 March

Issued by CANSA 21 Feb 2025

Disciplined cancer care boosts children's recovery

Oncology

Disciplined cancer care boosts children's recovery

Issued by CANSA 14 Feb 2025

World Cancer Day campaign ‘United by Unique’

Oncology

World Cancer Day campaign ‘United by Unique’

Issued by CANSA 24 Jan 2025

The SAFARI-1 research reactor in Pelindaba is a key part of SA's nuclear dominance

Nuclear Power

Nuclear takes centre stage of SA development plans

Lindsey Schutters 5 Dec 2024

Icon honours a legacy in cancer care at Arcadia Oncology Centre in Pretoria

Oncology

Icon honours a legacy in cancer care at Arcadia Oncology Centre in Pretoria

Issued by Icon Oncology 26 Nov 2024

Cansa helps prostate cancer survivors

Oncology

Cansa helps prostate cancer survivors

Issued by CANSA 21 Nov 2024

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Healthcare

South African healthcare technology company takes lessons to the US

18 Nov 2024

Record entry for annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer

ESG

Record entry for annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer

Issued by Algoa FM 28 Oct 2024

Medical Aid

Profmed addresses the systemic needs of breast cancer in SA

22 Oct 2024

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Healthcare

African women leaders unite to launch Africa Breast Cancer Council

21 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

Western Cape rolls out first advanced radiation therapy system

8 Aug 2024

7th Icon Conference looks at the role of multi-disciplinary teams in oncology

Oncology

7th Icon Conference looks at the role of multi-disciplinary teams in oncology

Issued by Icon Oncology 11 Apr 2024

World Health Day emphasises human rights' crucial role in cancer risk reduction

Public Health

World Health Day emphasises human rights' crucial role in cancer risk reduction

Issued by CANSA 3 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Anthony Pedersen, interim chief executive officer of Icon.

Oncology

RMB Ventures and Bopa Moruo acquires majority stake in Icon Oncology Holdings

20 Mar 2024

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Palliative care

Unveiling the heroes: A look behind the scenes of integrating palliative care into SA's public health system

Katja Hamilton 14 Mar 2024

Ogilvy Health leverages the power of data to launch South Africa’s first patient-led cancer registry

Oncology

Ogilvy Health leverages the power of data to launch South Africa’s first patient-led cancer registry

Issued by Ogilvy South Africa 26 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Ogilvy Health world team.

Oncology

Ogilvy Health champions South Africa's first patient-led cancer registry

26 Feb 2024

Oncology

Is it time for a Cancer Act in South Africa?

Noni Sophe 15 Feb 2024

Icon Oncology upgrades Sandton Oncology Centre

Oncology

Icon Oncology upgrades Sandton Oncology Centre

Issued by Icon Oncology 6 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied.

Oncology

Netcare Milpark Breast Care Centre receives global acclaim

1 Feb 2024