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Dr Chris Beyrer new president of International AIDS Society
Dr Chris Beyrer of Johns Hopkins University, US became the new president of the International AIDS Society, as the 20th International AIDS Conference closes in Melbourne on Friday 25 July 2014. Read more >>


HIV/AIDS
HIV testing from PinkDrive and New Start in August
PinkDrive, in collaboration with New Start, has announced that in addition to the standard breast and prostate examinations, HIV testing will now also be made available. Read more >>

COHSASA expresses condolences on death of colleague in M17 disaster

Issued by COHSASA

The Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa expresses its profound sadness at the death of board member and renowned HIV/AIDS specialist, Professor Joep Lange... Read more >>

Exhibitions & Events
International Aids Conference to feature African pop-up clinic solution
At the 20th international AIDS conference taking place in Melbourne this week, Imperial Health Sciences, Africa's leading partner in healthcare supply chain, is showcasing a locally developed healthcare delivery solution to the delegates. Read more >>

Clio Healthcare Awards appoint South African juror
The Clio Healthcare Awards, which will be held in New York at the beginning of October 2014, have appointed a South African juror... Read more >>

Infectious Diseases
Multi-strain vaccine for HPV, suitable for girls, boys, women, men
The Human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause cervical, anal and penile cancers, along with genital warts, has more than 130 strains, 40 of which affect the genital area. Read more >>

Medical Aid
Discovery builds most expensive offices in SA

Alistair Anderson

Medical aid group Discovery's new office, next to Sandton City, is being built at an estimated development cost of R2.6bn, which is believed to set a new record for office developments in SA. Read more >>

Mental health
Pfizer Mental Health Journalism Awards for 2014/15 open for entry
South African journalists are encouraged to enter the Pfizer Mental Health Journalism Awards for 2014/15, which close for entries on 25 September 2014... Read more >>

Oncology
New oncology pharmacy at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
The new oncology pharmacy opened at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) on 23 July 2014. It has upgraded its equipment and increased floor space, allowing the pharmacy to treat more patients, more effectively. Read more >>

Women's Health
Manage health in Women's Month

Allison Vienings

August is Women's Month and provides the perfect platform to create awareness about some of the health issues that women face. Read more >>

Asbestos related diseases in women spotlighted during Cancer Week
Ahead of Cancer Week and Women's Month, Asbestos Relief Trust chairman, John Doidge, pointed out that the plight of women affected by lung-related occupational diseases is generally unacknowledged and under-reported. Read more >>


International

Mobile technology reshapes healthcare sector
WASHINGTON, USA: Your smartphone is not only your best friend, it's also become your personal trainer, coach, medical lab and maybe even your doctor. Read more >>


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Government

Ambulances need to comply with new regulations
Private ambulance operators will have to comply with a host of new requirements if new regulations become law as the private ambulance operators are unregulated and lack industry standards. Read more >>


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