https://www.bizcommunity.com/Healthcare South Africa Healthcare news 15 Healthcare news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Healthcare en-us Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:31:54 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-campaign-that-tackling-south-africas-money-taboo-075305a South Africans are making steady progress in managing their finances, with overall financial health improving in 2025. However, more than 40% still avoid conversations about money, while financial stress continues to affect family life, sleep, self-worth and mental health. 1-271017 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gummies-fizzies-and-easy-formats-sa-vitamins-and-supplements-become-easier-to-consume-967744a The South African vitamins and supplements market is becoming more convenient, flavour-led and format-driven, as brands compete to make daily wellness easier to fit into consumers’ routines. 1-270984 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/to-the-next-25-years-of-business-communications-and-conversations-967784a On 20 August 2001, the first Bizcommunity newsletter was sent, marking the beginning of a publishing journey that would give a voice to business communities across South Africa. 1-270974 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-health-lab-service-bolsters-board-with-new-voices-634451a The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has announced the appointment of new independent expert members to its Board’s Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and Information Technology Governance Committee (ITGC), strengthening institutional governance, accountability, and digital innovation. 1-270971 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/doctors-going-digital-189976a “Will AI replace doctors? No – but it will replace doctors who don’t use AI.” 1-270968 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-pad-maker-dgn-expands-menstrual-care-across-sadc-745582a For Dr Vivian Mokome, founder of DGN (Dignity) Organic Sanitary Pads, menstrual health encompasses more than just pads. It also serves as an opportunity to address concerns about dignity, safety, accessibility, and choice within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). 1-270922 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/breaking-the-silence-on-vulval-cancer-290037a As part of Women’s Month, the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) encourages women to pay attention to changes in the external genital area, known medically as the vulva, and to seek medical advice without shame or delay. 1-270920 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-little-reminder-to-book-that-pap-smear-this-womens-month-523390a There are plenty of ways to celebrate Women’s Month, but looking after your health should be somewhere near the top of the list. And if “book a Pap smear” has been sitting on your mental to-do list for longer than you’d like to admit, consider this your gentle nudge to finally make the appointment. 1-270906 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-cancer-researchers-unite-to-turn-knowledge-into-impact-634851a Leading cancer researchers, clinicians, academics, healthcare professionals and advocates gathered in Cape Town this week at a Research Day hosted by the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) to explore how South African cancer research can contribute to improved cancer outcomes. 1-270871 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sahpra-recalls-arya-pharmas-high-blood-pressure-meds-enalapril-078285a Arya Pharma has recalled four batches of its high blood pressure medication, Enalapril 10mg Arya. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) initiated the recall after post-marketing surveillance inspections identified results that failed to meet specifications. 1-270847 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare South Africa