https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/330.html South Africa Public health news 15 Public Health news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/330.html en-us Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:03:47 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nationwide-drug-shortages-raise-concerns-among-sa-psychiatrists-639651a The South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) is calling on Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to investigate reports of nationwide drug shortages. These shortages are affecting the treatment of mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. 1-273171 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/3d-printed-middle-ear-innovation-earns-tshifularo-top-health-award-740732a Mashudu Tshifularo of the University of Pretoria has received the 2026 Discovery Health Leadership Award in recognition of his contribution to medical innovation and patient care. 1-273162 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-healthcare-costs-keep-rising-and-what-businesses-can-do-639671a Healthcare costs worldwide are rising faster than general inflation, putting pressure on medical schemes, insurers, employers, and households. As healthcare inflation continues to outpace CPI, what can businesses do to help corporate employers to secure real medical scheme value for their staff members? 1-273121 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-hpv-vaccination-drive-to-protect-girls-from-cervical-cancer-is-working-what-we-know-after-10-years-851173a South Africa introduced a vaccination for human papillomavirus (HPV) in public schools in 2014. The programme offered the vaccination to grade 4 girls aged nine years and older. Uptake was high from the start. About 87% of eligible girls received at least one dose during the first year. 1-273079 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/student-demand-affordability-and-new-medical-school-boost-potchefstroom-property-prospects-525330a Potchefstroom’s residential property market is attracting a broader mix of buyers, with younger professionals, couples and families joining established student, investor and retirement segments. 1-272946 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-men-recovering-from-prostate-cancer-need-sanitary-disposal-414629a With Movember coming up and International Men’s Day on 19 November, we need to address a gap in washroom provision. In a large UK trial, almost half of men were still using absorbent pads six months after their prostate was removed. South Africa’s building rules count toilets, urinals and basins by sex, but say nothing about where those men put a used continence product. 1-272845 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rhodes-university-reports-gastrointestinal-illness-outbreak-303458a Rhodes University is working with local public health authorities following a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses reported among members of its community. 1-272733 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tap-water-in-bronkhorstspruit-declared-unsafe-to-drink-070115a The City of Tshwane Municipality has warned residents supplied by the Bronkhorstspruit water system not to drink tap water after laboratory tests revealed serious bacterial contamination. This follows 408 cases of gastrointestinal illness reported in the Bronkhorstspruit area between 7 and 18 October 2026. 1-272727 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/breaking-barriers-to-malaria-elimination-up-expert-to-explore-research-behind-new-health-innovations-525960a Drug resistance and climate-driven changes in malaria transmission require sustained, innovative science to confront a disease that continues to challenge elimination efforts in Africa. 1-272626 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/children-are-dying-in-pain-because-our-palliative-care-is-so-poor-070985a A child lies dying of cancer in a hospital in Ingwavuma, a remote part of KwaZulu-Natal. Social worker Taryn Bell tries to organise morphine. Without success. The baby dies screaming in pain. 1-272447 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Health South Africa