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New South African talk show discusses mental health issues
To dispel the myths around mental health illnesses, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) and DStv's Ed TV will be launch a new TV talk show 'Share' on Thursday 11 December... read more>>



HIV/AIDS
Keeping ARV production local
South African produced drugs would ensure security of supply while boosting local businesses and job creation, essential in a country where many of the neediest struggle to access chronic medication or cannot afford it... read more>>
Teens turn to text messages for AIDS advice in Zambia
The questions teenagers ask about HIV are brutally honest, anonymous and sent in 160 characters or less over mobile phone text messages... read more>>
Medical
Depth of Africa coverage improves

Anton Harber

Coverage of the rest of Africa in our media provides an interesting gauge of our relationship with the continent since our borders opened up 20 years ago... read more>>
Infectious Diseases
Healthcare professionals sought for Sierra Leone
Right to Care is recruiting healthcare professionals to work for three months in Sierra Leone, departing 15 January 2015... read more>>
Mental health
Hitting rock bottom and finding hope

Chemory Gunko

I think it's fair to say that 2014 has been a pretty horrible year for many, many people, including me... read more>>
Pharmaceutical Companies
The 'Pharms race' and post-economic crisis
The economic crisis has had a strong negative impact on drug consumption in Europe, despite an aging population. Governments, as the principal financers, have been forced to curb their health expenditure... read more>>
Public Health
Africa United features new Ebola prevention communications for West Africa
At yesterday's official draw for the Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2015, the Confederation of African Football announced the launch of Africa United, a global health communications campaign aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola in West Africa... read more>>
International
Lufthansa hands over "Robert Koch" evacuation aircraft
BERLIN/FRANKFURT, GERMANY: More than 700 Lufthansa employees volunteer as crew for aid flights; globally unique treatment facility on board... read more>>
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New events to diarise
47th Congress of the International Society of Paed
Kenes International - 8 Oct 2015 to 11 Oct 2015 Convention Square 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town

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