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Novartis malaria treatment receives WHO prequalification
Following its prequalification by the World Health Organization (WHO), Novartis' Coartem 80/480mg is the first and only high strength malaria treatment available for donor-funded public sector procurement... read more>>



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[Mandela Day heroes] In the business of doing good

Nicci Botha

How do companies connect with an audience that is growing increasingly savvy to traditional advertising ploys, adding to their bottom line while doing something socially meaningful at the same time? read more>>
Dentistry
Reduce cardiovascular disease - look after gums
Research published in the British Medical Journal has shown that people who never or rarely brush their teeth are 70% more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those who brush twice a day... read more>>
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E-Health News, Frost & Sullivan partner with Healthcare Innovation Summit
Hospital Groups
FPD celebrates reaching 300,000 students in training

Issued by Foundation for Professional Development

The Foundation for Professional Development trained its 300,000th student in May on the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation short course customised for the Office of the Premier based in Pretoria... read more>>
Medical Technology
Fast and accurate alcohol and drug testing essential for outsourced medical practitioners

Rhys Evans

Ensuring compliance with the Operational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires that all employees have a full medical, including alcohol and drug testing, when they join the company... read more>>
Nutrition
Brain health benefits of Mediterranean diet confirmed
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine provides new evidence that a diet rich in olive oil, nuts, fish, fruit, vegetables and legumes may reduce the risk of cognitive decline... read more>>
Public Health
ARV and TB infrastructure improvements for Cape Town
The City of Cape Town's Health Directorate will spend R7.9 million on upgrade projects at various clinics across the city in this financial year... read more>>
Why you need disability cover
Think you're too young for disability cover? Think again... read more>>
New family support group in Joburg
The Peri and Postnatal Family Support Group provides a wide array of services to women and their families who experience challenges related to pregnancy, infertility difficulties, birth, adjustments to parenthood, perinatal loss and more... read more>>
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