Medical, Cardiology, Chronic Diseases, CSI, Dentistry, Disease Groups, Ear, Nose & Throat, Emergency Procedures, Ethical Medicines, Exercise Science, Exhibitions & Events, Financial Services, Food Crisis, Gastroenterology, Generic Medicines, HIV/AIDS, Hospital Groups, Infectious Diseases, Malaria, Medical Aid, Medical Research, Medical Technology, Mental health, Neurology, NPO, Nutrition, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Palliative care, Pharmaceutical Companies, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health, Sports Science, Surgical Equipment & Products, Surgical Procedures, Tuberculosis, Women's Health |
 | Weekly top stories |
Paul Anley The Department of Health's recent consideration to review the formula used to determine medicine price increases and involving pharmaceutical companies in the review process is welcomed, as it will assist the industry in weathering the storm of the weakening rand. Read more >> | The Rotary clubs of South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Nigeria, Uganda and Ghana have teamed up with NGOs, businesses and governments for Rotary Family Health Days (RFHD), an innovative international campaign providing free health-care services to underserved families. Launching its fourth edition in April 2014, it aims to reach 350,000 people. Read more >> | Vijay Sai Pratap A look at the evolving business model for (mobile governance) m-governance projects and the use of mobile technology as a catalyst for inclusive development. Read more >> |
|
| | |
 | Dr Marc Sher Teeth can be stained from the outside (extrinsic) and become discoloured from the inside (intrinsic) depending on the cause. Avoiding certain mouthwashes, antibiotics, smoking, watching what you eat and meticulous oral hygiene will help keep your teeth stain free. Read more >>
| |
 | Food allergy reactions can be life threatening and have far-reaching effects on children, their families, schools or early care and education programmes they attend. It is therefore important to know about allergies and to promote the use of Medic Alert Foundation bracelets. Read more >>
| |
 | Kathy Jooste World Autism day is celebrated tomorrow, 2 April 2014, to highlight the disorder and encourage early diagnosis and intervention. People are encouraged to wear blue on this day to raise further awareness. Read more >>
|  | Marion Scher If you could get your client R24.5m editorial coverage for two months (Jan and February), would you have happy clients or what? Read more >>
| |
 | The Innovative Pharmaceutical Association South Africa (IPASA) has appointed its 2014 committee, led by Dr Timothy Kedijang, CEO of Novo Nordisk, as president and Kobus Venter, CEO of Janssen Pharmaceuticals as VP. Read more >>
| |
 | Philips has announced the establishment of its Africa Innovation Hub in Nairobi, which is to work both on the creation of new inventions, as well as bringing them to the market. Read more >>
|
|  | The Lions Health Festival, taking place in Cannes from 13-14 June 2014, has added new international speakers. Read more >>
|
More International
|
|  | North West Premier Thandi Modise on Saturday appealed to men to be screened and tested for breast cancer. Read more >>
|  | Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has held an urgent meeting with the board of the National Health Laboratory Services to ensure that services rendered by the lab continue. Read more >>
|  | The clock is ticking for parents who do not register their children's birth timeously, with the Department of Home Affairs now enforcing a penalty for late birth registration. Read more >>
|
More Government news
|
|
| |
| | |
 | Print any item in this newsletter. |
 | Email any item in this newsletter. |
 | Comment on any item in this newsletter. |
|
|
|
|
|
