Kwazulu-Natal youth offered health bursaries
[Siboniso Ntuli] The provincial department of health in KwaZulu-Natal has offered bursaries to students from poor backgrounds, who want to take up their studies in the health field.

Call for nominations for the 2008 top 10 in healthcare management - Magda Naude
The South African Institute of Health Care Managers (SAIHCM) invites nominations for its 2008 list of TOP 10 INFLUENTIAL LEADERS in health care management in South Africa.

Wally makes TV history
2 August 2008 will be remembered by South Africans as a milestone in TV history, being the first real-time live broadcast of open-heart surgery in the world as well as a turning point in the life of 52-year-old Waldemar Katze, affectionately known as Wally.

New antibody promising in treatment of Alzheimer's disease - Magna Carta
New preclinical data on Pfizer's highly selective anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody shows promise in potentially changing the course of Alzheimer's.

MSF treats victims of unexploded ordnance in Eastern Chad
Accidents with abandoned grenades and other devices are leaving children dead and wounded.

The need for lifecycle management
[Dr. Tijana Ignjatovic] Is drug lifecycle management the answer to the $100 billion question?

AIDS 2008: The WHO says that more people with HIV should be screened for TB
The World Health Organization has issued guidelines to try to reduce the burden of tuberculosis among people infected with HIV.

Adcock Ingram urgently recall antiretroviral drugs
A batch of antiretroviral drugs produced by Adcock Ingram are being recalled.

AIDS 2008: Former African leaders put pressure on politicians over HIV/AIDS
Former leaders of Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia, as well as other well-known African figures, launched an initiative Tuesday at the XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City to put pressure on politicians whom they believe have not done enough to fight HIV/AIDS.

AIDS 2008: Food crisis could increase the number of women entering the commercial sex trade
Rising food prices could affect those with HIV/AIDS, increase number of women entering commercial sex trade, U.N. officials say.

Stanford study finds HIV drug can persist in mothers' milk
Stanford: A drug commonly used in the developing world to prevent transmission of HIV from mother to child persists in the breast milk and blood of the mothers, putting them and their babies at risk for developing drug-resistant strains of the virus, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Rectal gel could limit HIV transmission
Research suggests that an antiretroviral drug used as a rectal gel could limit the transmission of HIV.

Africa: Sex by the side of the road
Roadside bars, truckers and sex workers have long been seen as one of the most dangerous combinations for the transmission of HIV, with truckers often blamed for spreading the virus.

Yellow fever outbreak in Cote D'Ivoire
The Ministry of Health of Côte d'Ivoire has declared a yellow fever outbreak in the capital, Abidjan.

Uganda: Poor hygiene fuelling Hepatitis in north
Bad hygiene and lack of adequate sanitation facilities in northern Uganda, a region still recovering from two decades of conflict, have fuelled the spread of the Hepatitis E viral infection in several districts, a senior official said.

Guinea-Bissau: Cholera epidemic lessons ignored
cholera epidemic sweeping across Guinea Bissau has now infected 1,077 people - three-quarters of them in the capital Bissau - and killed 25, leading experts to ask why lessons from previous epidemics have not been taken on board.

Congo: Free anti-malaria drug campaign gaining ground
Free anti-malaria medicine will soon become a reality for children younger than five and pregnant mothers after the launch of the first phase of countrywide trials to promote access to the drugs in health centres, government officials have said.

100 - and still going strong
US Centenarians credit lifestyle choices to longevity rather than genetics.

High dose vitamin C slows tumour growth in mice
High doses of vitamin C reduced tumour weight and growth rate.

Toll-free Substance Abuse Help Line answers the pleas of desperate South Africans - South African Depression and Anxiety Group
If South Africa has ever had a need for a specialised toll-free helpline, it is for this severely under-reported, under-emphasised epidemic - substance abuse.

International Day Against Drug Abuse sees launch of toll-free Substance Abuse Help Line - South African Depression and Anxiety Group
In line with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26 June and its message, The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) and the Department of Social Development will be launching South Africa's first toll-free Substance Abuse Help Line.

Dark chocolate good for you - in small amounts
A small square of dark chocolate a day offers health benefits.

Increase your fibre intake - The Write Agency
A tasteless and colourless fibre supplement that can add to your everyday cooking

Towards quality healthcare at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital - Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital 22
All through the implementation of the Triage Referral Progamme...

Breast is best, but not always possible - Magna Carta
Breastfeeding has considerable benefits for both mother and baby, and should always be encouraged. Only under exceptional circumstances should mothers be advised not to breastfeed.

Vaccines can decrease illness and death - InZalo Communications
The correct vaccines at the right time can make all the difference to a child's health.

Clicks offers support for women this Women's Day
In support of Women's Day, 9 August 2008, Clicks is offering health and well-being specials and clinic services to all women, as well as providing some useful advice to ensure that they maintain optimal health in order to successfully raise and nurture our next generation.

Stresses of a Modern Woman's Lifestyle - Magna Carta
Living a balanced lifestyle is something that many women seem to feel is easier said than done.