https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/158.html South Africa Obstetrics and Gynaecology news 15 Obstetrics & Gynaecology news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/158.html en-us Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:50:45 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/5-ways-womens-health-drives-economic-resilience-400229a Women’s health is deeply connected to economic resilience in South Africa. As primary earners, caregivers and key contributors across sectors, their ability to stay healthy directly shapes household stability, workforce participation and the country’s broader economic future. 1-266945 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/when-life-gives-leafline-pineapple-leaves-it-turns-them-into-reusable-sanitary-products-733802a Given the recent scare about South African menstrual health products containing hormone-disrupting chemicals, the washable hygiene products producer Leafline offers a toxin-free, reusable, and biodegradable product made from a pineapple leaf. Based in Bathurst in the Eastern Cape, the home of the big pineapple, the company now wants to take its products global. 1-266792 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vibrant-collaborative-study-pioneers-microbiome-based-treatment-for-bacterial-vaginosis-511930a A collaborative study co-led by Dr Caroline Mitchell (Mass General Hospital, USA) and Dr Disebo Potloane (Centre for the Aids Programme of Research in South Africa - Caprisa) has successfully isolated and characterised vaginal bacteria from South African donors. Drawing on expertise from the University of Cape Town’s Department of Pathology and other South African and US-based institutions, the team identified over 20 potential Lactobacillus crispatus strains to develop two multi-strain therapeutic products for treating bacterial vaginosis (BV). 1-266646 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/experts-dispel-fears-over-hormone-disruptors-in-south-african-pads-and-pantyliners-177196a South African obstetrics and gynaecology experts are cautioning menstruating people from panicking over the University of the Free State’s (UFS) recent study, which found hormone-disrupting chemicals in popular pads and pantyliners. The sentiment was echoed by the Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, who told the National Assembly that the study needs further analysis. 1-266148 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/always-kotex-lil-lets-and-6-others-under-investigation-following-ufs-study-066385a The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has welcomed the National Consumer Commission's (NCC) swift investigation into nine suppliers of sanitary pads and panty liners — including Kotex, Always, Willflow, Stayfree, and Lil-Lets. 1-266047 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/engen-partners-with-palesa-pads-to-provide-reusable-pads-to-hundreds-of-south-african-school-girls-628401a Engen, in collaboration with Proudly South African and Palesa Pads, launched its 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign in South Durban to tackle period poverty among South African learners. 1-265901 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hormone-disrupting-chemicals-found-in-popular-south-african-sanitary-pads-and-pantyliners-840233a A new University of the Free State (UFS) study, published in Science of the Total Environment, found that 16 brands of sanitary pads and eight types of pantyliners sold in a popular South African store may contain hormone-disrupting chemicals. 1-265689 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/routine-health-checks-matter-more-than-you-think-062555a Often, the idea of going to the doctor only crosses our minds when we're experiencing symptoms of illness. But in reality, the most powerful step you can take for your long-term health is identifying problems before they start. That is where preventative care, and in particular Health Risk Assessments (HRAs), play a crucial role. 1-265587 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2025-healthcare-849473a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2025 lists across all our industries, featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most-read content on Bizcommunity's Healthcare site over the past year below. 1-264279 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mother-wins-appeal-against-eastern-cape-health-department-in-cerebral-palsy-case-285397a Medical negligence can have devastating consequences on families, from both a financial and emotional point of view. In the matter under discussion, a child was born with cerebral palsy (CP), a condition that leads to complex and lifelong caregiving needs for the child, along with stress and strain on familial relationships. 1-263750 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa