https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/315.html South Africa Disease Groups news 15 Disease Groups news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/315.html en-us Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:39:28 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/are-digital-health-tools-the-answer-to-making-cancer-screenings-more-accessible-066105a Digital infrastructure, early diagnosis, and workforce capacity are some areas in which South African healthcare leaders are calling for increased investment. They emphasised their needs at a media roundtable hosted by Siemens Healthineers in Johannesburg. 1-266717 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Disease Groups South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-tech-is-transforming-chronic-care-516740a 2026 is not only ushering us into a new year but is also set to bring some new changes across industries due to the development of technology and innovation. Just as past revolutions changed how people lived and worked, today’s digital tools are creating a new “healthcare renaissance” — one that makes care more personalised, proactive and easier for members to navigate. 1-264876 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Disease Groups 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 Disease Groups South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tackling-workplace-stigma-in-south-africa-285937a On World Diabetes Day, 14 November, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is calling on employers to implement clear policies that address the needs of employees with diabetes, creating a supportive environment where health conversations are safe. A recent IDF study found that diabetic South Africans face stigma, discrimination, and a lack of support at work, with more than 34% diabetic South Africans reporting negative treatment in the workplace because of their condition. 1-263320 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Disease Groups South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/together-lets-beat-diabetes-aquelles-ongoing-commitment-063005a For the fourth year in a row, aQuellé is continuing its mission to raise awareness about diabetes – a condition that impacts millions of South Africans, often without them even realising it. 1-263117 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Disease Groups South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pep-cansa-encourage-breast-self-exams-with-pink-towel-959694a Pep is continuing to support the Cancer Association of South Africa’s (Cansa) efforts to spread breast cancer awareness with the Dry & Detect Towel Initiative. In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pep will donate R1 to Cansa for every pink towel sold. 1-262314 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Disease Groups South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/weight-loss-drug-semaglutide-shown-to-be-safe-and-potentially-more-effective-at-higher-dose-new-findings-843373a A higher dose of the weight loss drug semaglutide (better known by its brand name Wegovy) may help people lose up to 25% of their body weight – without the risk of severe side-effects. These findings are based on the results of two recently published clinical trials. 1-261579 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Disease Groups South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hqa-2024-progress-and-pitfalls-for-south-africa-private-healthcare-sector-068935a Health Quality Assessment’s (HQA) 2024 review of healthcare quality in South Africa’s private sector highlighted both progress and gaps in prevention, early detection and chronic disease management. The results draw on data from schemes representing about 80% of the country’s medical scheme population and cover more than 200 standardised healthcare quality indicators. 1-260497 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Disease Groups South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/astrazeneca-enters-rare-disease-care-in-south-africa-812693a AstraZeneca announced its entrance into rare disease care in South Africa at a launch event held at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Johannesburg. Its rare disease portfolio will bring treatments for complex conditions such as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS), and myasthenia gravis. 1-259929 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Disease Groups South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/worldhepatitisday-how-to-love-your-liver-690791a The World Health Organisation estimates that hepatitis B and C cause more than 1.1 million deaths globally each year. In South Africa, at least 3.5 million people are believed to be unknowingly living with chronic hepatitis B. 1-259791 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Disease Groups South Africa