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Africa has highest burden of foodborne diseases per population
The World Health Organization has released its first global estimates of foodborne diseases, which finds that Africa is estimated to have the highest burden of foodborne diseases per population... read


HIV/AIDS
Health-screening project reaches SMMEs in out flung areas
Phase III of one of the largest health-screening projects in South Africa finished on World Aids Day, 1 December 2015, in one of the most successful private public partnerships (PPP)... read
Medical
New board for Hospital Association of South Africa
The Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) has elected a new board for the coming year, with representatives from the association's main members... read
Chronic Diseases
Don't ignore thyroid issues
The thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, is critical in governing the body's metabolism, in collaboration with the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, both located in the brain and known as the endocrine system. read
CSI
Raising funds for Operation Smile - Man vs Beast adventure
To raise funds for Operation Smile and Saving Survivors, the Cipla Foundation is planning the Man vs Beast adventure... read
Exhibitions & Events
The Global Awards for the World's Best Healthcare & Wellness Advertising announces 2015 award-winners

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The Global Awards for the World's Best Healthcare & Wellness Advertising announced the 2015 award-winners at ceremonies taking place at The New York Academy of Sciences in New York City and at The X Studio in Sydney, Australia... read
Hospital Groups
Cape Health Technology Park could add R10 billion to economy
During its 10-year operational phase, the proposed Cape Health Technology Park (CHTP) is set to contribute more than 13 000 jobs - and close to R10 billion - to the economy... read
Business
Making hard decisions, easier

Deirdre Elphick-Moore

Each day we make thousands of decisions. Most are fairly insignificant, but others carry weight and consequences, like some of the decisions you find yourself having to make... read
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