https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/306.html South Africa Health & Safety news 15 Health & Safety news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/306.html en-us Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:21:42 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/buying-ozempic-on-instagram-is-a-major-red-flag-warns-novo-nordisk-969334a Novo Nordisk’s vice president and general manager in South Africa, Sara Norcross, said that online spaces are increasingly blurring the line between visibility and legitimacy as social media influencers, online stores, and messaging apps sell illicit and unregulated weight-loss drugs. She recently participated in the Pharmaceutical Task Group (PTG) Media in Sandton. 1-272604 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-warehouses-face-tougher-fire-risks-as-logistics-operations-expand-181416a Today’s warehousing and logistics facilities bear little resemblance to the distribution centres of a decade ago. 1-272018 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ozempic-wegovy-and-mounjaro-could-fuel-the-fire-of-mental-illness-warns-psychiatrist-631161a A psychiatrist has warned that the use of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) drugs, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, for weight loss could, if misused, “fuel the fire” of mental illness. 1-271511 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety 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 Health & Safety 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 Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dis-chem-redefines-workplace-wellness-with-first-on-site-employee-clinic-175926a Dis-Chem is bringing healthcare access to the office by opening its first dedicated employee clinic at its head office and distribution centre in Midrand. 1-269928 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/calpol-expands-children-range-with-new-flavours-broader-age-support-953474a Calpol is broadening its offering for South African families with the launch of two new flavours and an expanded age range, marking one of the brand's latest product innovations aimed at making children's medicine easier for parents and caregivers. 1-269544 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/creating-abundance-is-the-foundation-of-food-security-734942a Food security is often defined as access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food. Yet discussions about the issue often focus on shortages rather than the conditions required to produce more food. 1-268852 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bird-flu-vaccines-approved-for-south-african-poultry-845993a South Africa is set to introduce a new vaccination framework for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), following regulatory changes approved by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen that will allow poultry producers to vaccinate flocks against bird flu. 1-268729 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/easigas-adds-qr-code-seals-to-gas-cylinders-so-buyers-can-spot-illegal-refills-403629a Easigas has introduced a breakthrough smart tamper-evident seal with unique QR code technology, marking a significant advancement in gas safety. 1-267845 Wed, 06 May 2026 11:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa